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Flight Distance from Dulles (IAD) to Cairns (CNS)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
IADKIAD
Dulles, United States
Washington Dulles International Airport
Great Circle Path
15,175 km9,429 miles • 8,194 NM
Destination Airport
YBCSCNS
Cairns, Australia
Cairns International Airport
Direct Distance
15,175 km
9,429 Statute Miles
8,194 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
18h 21m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,366 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
288° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
18h 21m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
17h 0m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
29h 41m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🇦🇺 Australia
Allowed Stay90 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) 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.
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Departure Airport Specs
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
- City / Country: Dulles, United States
- ICAO Code: KIAD
- Coordinates: 38.9445°, -77.4558°
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Elevation: 312 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Cairns International Airport (CNS)
- City / Country: Cairns, Australia
- ICAO Code: YBCS
- Coordinates: -16.8789°, 145.7495°
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Elevation: 10 ft
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