What is the flight distance between CLD and CNS?

Distance between Carlsbad Airport (CLD) and Cairns Airport (CNS) is 11656 kilometers or 7243 miles.

Distance From Carlsbad Airport to Cairns Airport (CLD - CNS Distance)

Q: How long is the flight from CLD to CNS?

Flight time from Carlsbad Airport, San Diego, United States to Cairns Airport, Cairns, Australia is 14 hours 29 minutes under avarage conditions.

Q: What is the time difference between San Diego, United States and Cairns, Australia?

Time difference between San Diego (United States) and Cairns (Australia) is 18 Hours. Cairns time is 18 Hours ahead of San Diego. It is currently 08:20 in Carlsbad Airport (CLD) and 02:20 in Cairns Airport (CNS).

The flight distance from Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is 7243 miles. This is equivalent to 11656 kilometers or 6290 nautical miles. The distance shown below is the straight line distance (may be called as flying or air distance) or direct flight distance between airports.

11656 kilometers is the distance from Carlsbad Airport, United States to Cairns Airport, Australia.

Flight Duration between San Diego, United States and Cairns, Australia

Estimated flight time from Carlsbad Airport, San Diego, United States to Cairns Airport, Cairns, Australia is 14 hours 29 minutes under avarage conditions. The flight time calculator assumes an average flight speed for a commercial airliner of 500 mph, which is equivalent to 805 km/hr or 434 knots. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind speeds or weather conditions.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CLD - CNS

Time difference between San Diego (United States) and Cairns (Australia) is 18 Hours.
Current local time in San Diego is 2026-01-11, 08:20:31 PST and time in Cairns is 2026-01-12, 02:20:31 AEST.
Cairns time is 18 Hours ahead of San Diego.

Carlsbad Airport to Cairns Airport Flight Route Map - CLD to CNS Flight Path

Location of Carlsbad Airport & Cairns Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between San Diego, United States and Cairns, Australia.

Carlsbad Airport
City:	San Diego
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CLD
ICAO Code:	KCRQ
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude: N 33° 7' 41.7'' Longitude: W 117° 16' 48.3''
Current time:	2026-01-11, 08:20:31 PST
Current weather:	Carlsbad Airport 15 day weather forecast

Cairns Airport
City:	Cairns
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	CNS
ICAO Code:	YBCS
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude: S 16° 53' 8.9'' Longitude: E 145° 45' 18''
Current time:	2026-01-12, 02:20:31 AEST
Current weather:	Cairns Airport 15 day weather forecast
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