CNS
Cairns
Australia
15,087 km
9,374 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
15,087 km
9,374 mi / 8,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CNS STN
Airport Name Cairns International Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code CNS STN
ICAO Code YBCS EGSS
City Cairns London
Country Australia United Kingdom
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Europe/London
Elevation 10 ft 348 ft
Coordinates -16.890000, 145.750000 51.880000, 0.240000

Cairns (CNS) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairns International Airport (CNS) in Cairns, Australia to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 15,087 kilometers (9,374 miles / 8,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 23:44 in Cairns, it's 13:44 in London. With a 10-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 London (STN) to Cairns (CNS) follows a heading of 51° (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 London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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