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Flight Distance from Cairns (CNS) to London (LGW)
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
15,160 km9,420 miles • 8,186 NM
Destination Airport
EGKKLGW
London, United Kingdom
London Gatwick Airport
Direct Distance
15,160 km
9,420 Statute Miles
8,186 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
18h 20m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,364 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
329° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
18h 20m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
16h 59m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
29h 39m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇦🇺 Australia→🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Allowed Stay180 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Visa free tourism for up to 6 months.
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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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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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
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- City / Country: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO Code: EGKK
- Coordinates: 51.1487°, -0.1857°
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Elevation: 202 ft
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