CNS
Cairns
Australia
14,346 km
8,914 miles
PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
Distance
14,346 km
8,914 mi / 7,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CNS PRG
Airport Name Cairns International Airport Václav Havel Airport
IATA Code CNS PRG
ICAO Code YBCS LKPR
City Cairns Prague
Country Australia Czech Republic
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Europe/Prague
Elevation 10 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates -16.890000, 145.750000 50.100000, 14.260000

Cairns (CNS) to Prague (PRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairns International Airport (CNS) in Cairns, Australia to Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic is 14,346 kilometers (8,914 miles / 7,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Czech Republic. 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 02:23 in Cairns, it's 17:23 in Prague. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,237 feet between the two airports. Václav Havel Airport sits higher than Cairns International Airport.

The return flight from Prague (PRG) to Cairns (CNS) follows a heading of 67° (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 Václav Havel Airport (PRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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