AGP
Malaga
Spain
16,359 km
10,165 miles
CNS
Cairns
Australia
Distance
16,359 km
10,165 mi / 8,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
61°
east northeast

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AGP CNS
Airport Name Malaga Airport Cairns International Airport
IATA Code AGP CNS
ICAO Code LEMG YBCS
City Malaga Cairns
Country Spain Australia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 53 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 36.670000, -4.500000 -16.890000, 145.750000

Malaga (AGP) to Cairns (CNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malaga Airport (AGP) in Malaga, Spain to Cairns International Airport (CNS) in Cairns, Australia is 16,359 kilometers (10,165 miles / 8,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Spain with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:18 in Malaga, it's 03:18 in Cairns. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Cairns (CNS) to Malaga (AGP) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Malaga Airport (AGP) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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