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How long is the flight from Cairns to Whitsundays?

CNSCairns
PPPWhitsundays
Flight Time
1 h 3 min
Distance
498km

310 miles

Departure
08:39
Arrival
09:43
From

CNSCairns

Cairns International Airport

Departure 08:39 · Australia/Brisbane

To

PPPWhitsundays

Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport

Arrival 09:43 · Australia/Brisbane

Route Details

The flight from Cairns International Airport (CNS) in Cairns to Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) in Whitsundays covers a distance of approximately 498 kilometers (310 miles).

Direct flights typically take around 1 h 3 min, though actual flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, and air traffic.

Time Zone Information

Departure Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Arrival Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane

Flight times shown account for local time zones at departure and arrival airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from Cairns to Whitsundays?

A direct flight from Cairns to Whitsundays takes around 1 h 3 min. Actual flight times vary with the aircraft type, the weather conditions and air traffic.

What is the distance from Cairns to Whitsundays?

The distance from Cairns to Whitsundays is about 498 kilometers (310 miles) as the crow flies.

Is there a direct flight from Cairns to Whitsundays?

Where the route is served nonstop, the flight takes around 1 h 3 min. On an itinerary with a connection, add the time spent on the ground at the layover airport.

Return Flight

Travelling the other way? Check the flight time from Whitsundays to Cairns.