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Flight Distance from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL)
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
2,314 km1,438 miles • 1,249 NM
Destination Airport
YMMLMEL
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne Airport
Direct Distance
2,314 km
1,438 Statute Miles
1,249 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
3h 13m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
208 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
182° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
3h 13m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
3h 1m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
4h 57m
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
Melbourne Airport (MEL)
- City / Country: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO Code: YMML
- Coordinates: -37.6707°, 144.8379°
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Elevation: 434 ft
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