CNS
Cairns
Australia
14,178 km
8,810 miles
CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
Distance
14,178 km
8,810 mi / 7,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CNS CPH
Airport Name Cairns International Airport Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
IATA Code CNS CPH
ICAO Code YBCS EKCH
City Cairns Copenhagen
Country Australia Denmark
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Europe/Copenhagen
Elevation 10 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -16.890000, 145.750000 55.620000, 12.660000

Cairns (CNS) to Copenhagen (CPH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairns International Airport (CNS) in Cairns, Australia to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark is 14,178 kilometers (8,810 miles / 7,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:15 in Cairns, it's 20:15 in Copenhagen. 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 Copenhagen (CPH) to Cairns (CNS) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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