CNS
Cairns
Australia
7,465 km
4,639 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
7,465 km
4,639 mi / 4,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CNS HNL
Airport Name Cairns International Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code CNS HNL
ICAO Code YBCS PHNL
City Cairns Honolulu
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 10 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -16.890000, 145.750000 21.320000, -157.920000

Cairns (CNS) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairns International Airport (CNS) in Cairns, Australia to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 7,465 kilometers (4,639 miles / 4,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:06 in Cairns, it's 04:06 in Honolulu. With a 20-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 Honolulu (HNL) to Cairns (CNS) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). 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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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