CNS to NRT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairns International Airport (CNS) to Narita International Airport (NRT) is 5,881 km (3,654 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 50m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (NRT to CNS).
How far is it from Cairns to Narita?
The great-circle distance between Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Narita International Airport (NRT) is 5,881 km (3,654 mi, 3,176 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 NRT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NRT is roughly north of CNS.
How is the CNS to NRT route written in code?
The pair is written CNS-NRT in IATA codes and YBCS-RJAA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairns International Airport is CNS (YBCS), Narita International Airport is NRT (RJAA).
| CNS | NRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairns International Airport | Narita International Airport |
| ICAO code | YBCS | RJAA |
| Country | Australia | Japan |
| Elevation | 10 ft | 141 ft |
| Rank by connections | #290 | #34 |
YBCS starts with Y, the ICAO prefix for Australia; RJAA starts with R, the prefix for East Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NRT sits 131 ft (40 m) higher than CNS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CNS to NRT
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 Narita?
Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are 5,881 km (3,654 mi, 3,176 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CNS to NRT?
A typical nonstop flight between CNS and NRT takes about 7h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NRT from CNS?
Narita International Airport (NRT) lies roughly north of Cairns International Airport (CNS).
Which airlines fly CNS to NRT?
1 airline appear on the CNS-NRT route in the open dataset, including Jetstar Airways.
Related routes
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