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How long is the flight from Gold Coast to Cairns?

OOLGold Coast
CNSCairns
Flight Time
2 h 9 min
Distance
1,486km

923 miles

Departure
04:22
Arrival
06:32
From

OOLGold Coast

Gold Coast Airport

Departure 04:22 · Australia/Brisbane

To

CNSCairns

Cairns International Airport

Arrival 06:32 · Australia/Brisbane

Route Details

The flight from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast to Cairns International Airport (CNS) in Cairns covers a distance of approximately 1,486 kilometers (923 miles).

Direct flights typically take around 2 h 9 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 Gold Coast to Cairns?

A direct flight from Gold Coast to Cairns takes around 2 h 9 min. Actual flight times vary with the aircraft type, the weather conditions and air traffic.

What is the distance from Gold Coast to Cairns?

The distance from Gold Coast to Cairns is about 1,486 kilometers (923 miles) as the crow flies.

Is there a direct flight from Gold Coast to Cairns?

Where the route is served nonstop, the flight takes around 2 h 9 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 Cairns to Gold Coast.