CNS
Cairns
Australia
5,814 km
3,613 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
5,814 km
3,613 mi / 3,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

CNS KIX
Airport Name Cairns International Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code CNS KIX
ICAO Code YBCS RJBB
City Cairns Osaka
Country Australia Japan
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 10 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -16.890000, 145.750000 34.430000, 135.240000

Cairns (CNS) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairns International Airport (CNS) in Cairns, Australia to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 5,814 kilometers (3,613 miles / 3,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:57 in Cairns, it's 01:57 in Osaka.

The return flight from Osaka (KIX) to Cairns (CNS) follows a heading of 167° (south southeast). 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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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