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Flight Distance from Reykjavík (KEF) to Cairns (CNS)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
KEFBIKF
Reykjavík, Iceland
Keflavik International Airport
Great Circle Path
14,702 km9,135 miles • 7,938 NM
Destination Airport
YBCSCNS
Cairns, Australia
Cairns International Airport
Direct Distance
14,702 km
9,135 Statute Miles
7,938 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
17h 48m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,323 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
15° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
17h 48m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
16h 29m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
28h 46m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 IS→🇦🇺 Australia
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
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
- City / Country: Reykjavík, Iceland
- ICAO Code: BIKF
- Coordinates: 63.9850°, -22.6056°
- Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Elevation: 171 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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