Back to CalculatorRoute ID: LGA-CNS
Flight Distance from New York (LGA) to Cairns (CNS)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
LGAKLGA
New York, United States
LaGuardia Airport
Great Circle Path
15,389 km9,562 miles • 8,309 NM
Destination Airport
YBCSCNS
Cairns, Australia
Cairns International Airport
Direct Distance
15,389 km
9,562 Statute Miles
8,309 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
18h 36m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,385 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
293° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
18h 36m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
17h 14m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
30h 6m
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
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
- City / Country: New York, United States
- ICAO Code: KLGA
- Coordinates: 40.7772°, -73.8726°
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Elevation: 21 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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