What is the flight distance between LGW and CNS?

Distance between Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Cairns Airport (CNS) is 15161 kilometers or 9421 miles.

Distance From Gatwick Airport to Cairns Airport (LGW - CNS Distance)

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

Flight time from Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom to Cairns Airport, Cairns, Australia is 18 hours 51 minutes under avarage conditions.

Q: What is the time difference between London, United Kingdom and Cairns, Australia?

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and Cairns (Australia) is 9 Hours. Cairns time is 9 Hours ahead of London. It is currently 17:29 in Gatwick Airport (LGW) and 02:29 in Cairns Airport (CNS).

The flight distance from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is 9421 miles. This is equivalent to 15161 kilometers or 8181 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.

15161 kilometers is the distance from Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom to Cairns Airport, Australia.

Flight Duration between London, United Kingdom and Cairns, Australia

Estimated flight time from Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom to Cairns Airport, Cairns, Australia is 18 hours 51 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 • LGW - CNS

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and Cairns (Australia) is 9 Hours.
Current local time in London is 2026-10-24, 17:29:44 BST and time in Cairns is 2026-10-25, 02:29:44 AEST.
Cairns time is 9 Hours ahead of London.

Gatwick Airport to Cairns Airport Flight Route Map - LGW to CNS Flight Path

Location of Gatwick Airport & Cairns Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between London, United Kingdom and Cairns, Australia.

Gatwick Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LGW
ICAO Code:	EGKK
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude: N 51° 8' 53.2'' Longitude: W 0° 11' 25''
Current time:	2026-10-24, 17:29:44 BST
Current weather:	Gatwick 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:	2026-10-25, 02:29:44 AEST
Current weather:	Cairns Airport 15 day weather forecast
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