What is the flight distance between DRW and CNS?

Distance between Darwin Airport (DRW) and Cairns Airport (CNS) is 1676 kilometers or 1041 miles.

Distance From Darwin Airport to Cairns Airport (DRW - CNS Distance)

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

Flight time from Darwin Airport, Darwin, Australia to Cairns Airport, Cairns, Australia is 2 hours 5 minutes under avarage conditions.

Q: What is the time difference between Darwin, Australia and Cairns, Australia?

Time difference between Darwin (Australia) and Cairns (Australia) is 0 Hours 30 Minutes. Cairns time is 0 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Darwin. It is currently 06:24 in Darwin Airport (DRW) and 06:54 in Cairns Airport (CNS).

The flight distance from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is 1041 miles. This is equivalent to 1676 kilometers or 904 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.

1676 kilometers is the distance from Darwin Airport, Australia to Cairns Airport, Australia.

Flight Duration between Darwin, Australia and Cairns, Australia

Estimated flight time from Darwin Airport, Darwin, Australia to Cairns Airport, Cairns, Australia is 2 hours 5 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 • DRW - CNS

Time difference between Darwin (Australia) and Cairns (Australia) is 0 Hours 30 Minutes.
Current local time in Darwin is 2025-05-16, 06:24:19 ACST and time in Cairns is 2025-05-16, 06:54:19 AEST.
Cairns time is 0 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Darwin.

Darwin Airport to Cairns Airport Flight Route Map - DRW to CNS Flight Path

Location of Darwin Airport & Cairns Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Darwin, Australia and Cairns, Australia.

Darwin Airport
City:	Darwin
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	DRW
ICAO Code:	YPDN
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude: S 12° 24' 52.9'' Longitude: E 130° 52' 37.2''
Current time:	2025-05-16, 06:24:19 ACST
Current weather:	Darwin 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:	2025-05-16, 06:54:19 AEST
Current weather:	Cairns Airport 15 day weather forecast
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