The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Cairns International Airport (CNS) in Cairns, Australia is 1,391 kilometers (864 miles / 751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within Australia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 00:54 in Brisbane, it's 00:54 in Cairns.

The return flight from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 148° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.