CNS
Cairns
Australia
5,370 km
3,337 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
5,370 km
3,337 mi / 2,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CNS TPE
Airport Name Cairns International Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code CNS TPE
ICAO Code YBCS RCTP
City Cairns Taipei
Country Australia Taiwan
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Asia/Taipei
Elevation 10 ft 106 ft
Coordinates -16.890000, 145.750000 25.080000, 121.230000

Cairns (CNS) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairns International Airport (CNS) in Cairns, Australia to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 5,370 kilometers (3,337 miles / 2,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Taiwan. 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 01:20 in Cairns, it's 23:20 in Taipei.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Cairns (CNS) follows a heading of 148° (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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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