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Flight Distance from Medellín (MDE) to Cairns (CNS)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
MDESKRG
Medellín, Colombia
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport
Great Circle Path
15,385 km9,560 miles • 8,307 NM
Destination Airport
YBCSCNS
Cairns, Australia
Cairns International Airport
Direct Distance
15,385 km
9,560 Statute Miles
8,307 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
251° 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 13m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
30h 5m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇨🇴 Colombia→🇦🇺 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
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE)
- City / Country: Medellín, Colombia
- ICAO Code: SKRG
- Coordinates: 6.1645°, -75.4231°
- Timezone: America/Bogota
- Elevation: 6955 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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