CNS
Cairns
Australia
5,882 km
3,655 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
5,882 km
3,655 mi / 3,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

CNS NRT
Airport Name Cairns International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code CNS NRT
ICAO Code YBCS RJAA
City Cairns Tokyo
Country Australia Japan
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 10 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -16.890000, 145.750000 35.760000, 140.390000

Cairns (CNS) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairns International Airport (CNS) in Cairns, Australia to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 5,882 kilometers (3,655 miles / 3,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 23:38 in Cairns, it's 22:38 in Tokyo.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Cairns (CNS) follows a heading of 174° (south). 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 Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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