Back to CalculatorRoute ID: CNS-MSP
Flight Distance from Cairns (CNS) to Minneapolis (MSP)
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
13,751 km8,544 miles • 7,425 NM
Destination Airport
KMSPMSP
Minneapolis, United States
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
Direct Distance
13,751 km
8,544 Statute Miles
7,425 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
16h 41m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,238 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
47° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
16h 41m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
15h 27m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
26h 57m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇦🇺 Australia→🇺🇸 United States
Allowed Stay90 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Visa Waiver Program — ESTA online authorization required.
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.
Advertisement
Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
Great Circle Flight Arc Path
Loading interactive flight map...
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
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
- City / Country: Minneapolis, United States
- ICAO Code: KMSP
- Coordinates: 44.8801°, -93.2217°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 841 ft
Advertisement