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Flight distance & time
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport → Cairns International Airport
SYDCNS
- Distance
- 1,972 km · 1,225 mi
- Flight time
- 03h 12m
- CO₂ per passenger
- 177 kg
This Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport → Cairns International Airport route is 1,972 km (1,225 mi) end to end. The estimated flight time is 03h 12m, and a passenger's share of CO₂ works out at roughly 177 kg.
See the reverse route: Cairns International Airport → Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
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Your route
- FromSYDSydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSydney, New South Wales
- ToCNSCairns International AirportCairns, Queensland
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Route service
Average daily flights~8 flights/day
Airlines on this route
JetstarQantasVirgin Australia
Common questions
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Cairns International Airport FAQ
How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport from Cairns International Airport?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) are 1,972 km (1,225 mi) apart, measured along the great-circle route.
How long is the flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Cairns International Airport?
A direct SYD–CNS flight covers the distance in about 03h 12m, though the exact time shifts with aircraft type and winds.
How much CO₂ does a flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Cairns International Airport produce?
A passenger's share of CO₂ on the SYD–CNS route is roughly 177 kg.
Which airlines fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Cairns International Airport?
Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia operate scheduled service between SYD and CNS.
Flight distance and time are estimates for ideal conditions — actual figures vary with aircraft type, routing and weather.
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