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Flight Distance from Cairns (CNS) to Darwin (DRW)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CNSYBCS
Cairns, Australia
Cairns International Airport
Great Circle Path
1,674 km1,040 miles • 904 NM
Destination Airport
YPDNDRW
Darwin, Australia
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin
Direct Distance
1,674 km
1,040 Statute Miles
904 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
2h 28m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
151 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
285° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
2h 28m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
2h 19m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
3h 43m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇦🇺 Australia→🇦🇺 Australia
Allowed Stay365 days
Passport Validity Required0 months
💡 Official Note: Freedom of movement within home country.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Cairns International Airport (CNS)
- City / Country: Cairns, Australia
- ICAO Code: YBCS
- Coordinates: -16.8789°, 145.7495°
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Elevation: 10 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW)
- City / Country: Darwin, Australia
- ICAO Code: YPDN
- Coordinates: -12.4150°, 130.8818°
- Timezone: Australia/Darwin
- Elevation: 103 ft
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