CNS to KIX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairns International Airport (CNS) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) is 5,812 km (3,612 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 45m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (KIX to CNS).
How far is it from Cairns to Osaka?
The great-circle distance between Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) is 5,812 km (3,612 mi, 3,138 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CNS to KIX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KIX is roughly north of CNS.
How is the CNS to KIX route written in code?
The pair is written CNS-KIX in IATA codes and YBCS-RJBB in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairns International Airport is CNS (YBCS), Kansai International Airport is KIX (RJBB).
| CNS | KIX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairns International Airport | Kansai International Airport |
| ICAO code | YBCS | RJBB |
| Country | Australia | Japan |
| Elevation | 10 ft | 26 ft |
| Rank by connections | #290 | #102 |
YBCS starts with Y, the ICAO prefix for Australia; RJBB starts with R, the prefix for East Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 16 ft (5 m) of each other.
Airlines flying CNS to KIX
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JQ | Jetstar Airways | JST | Jetstar | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: JL, QF.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cairns from Osaka?
Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) are 5,812 km (3,612 mi, 3,138 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CNS to KIX?
A typical nonstop flight between CNS and KIX takes about 7h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KIX from CNS?
Kansai International Airport (KIX) lies roughly north of Cairns International Airport (CNS).
Which airlines fly CNS to KIX?
1 airline appear on the CNS-KIX route in the open dataset, including Jetstar Airways.
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