BRU
Brussels
Belgium
14,914 km
9,267 miles
CNS
Cairns
Australia
Distance
14,914 km
9,267 mi / 8,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BRU CNS
Airport Name Brussels Airport Cairns International Airport
IATA Code BRU CNS
ICAO Code EBBR YBCS
City Brussels Cairns
Country Belgium Australia
Timezone Europe/Brussels Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 184 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -16.890000, 145.750000

Brussels (BRU) to Cairns (CNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Cairns International Airport (CNS) in Cairns, Australia is 14,914 kilometers (9,267 miles / 8,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Belgium 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 21:58 in Brussels, it's 06:58 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 Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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