CNS
Cairns International Airport
Cairns · AustraliaICAO YBCS
Cairns International Airport (CNS) is an airport serving Cairns, Australia, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 16° 53' 8.9" S, 145° 45' 18.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. With 30 direct destinations served by 17 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Australia/Brisbane (GMT+10).
Destinations
30
Airlines
17
Elevation ft
10/ 3m
Australia/Brisbane
GMT+10
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Airport Details
IATA Code
CNS
ICAO Code
YBCS
City
Cairns
Country
Australia
Elevation
10 ft
Local Time
03:39 AM (GMT+10)
Coordinates
Latitude:-16.8858°
Longitude:145.7550°
Popular Routes from CNS
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNE | Brisbane, Australia | 862 mi | 2h 8m | short-haul | 354 kg | View |
| MEL | Melbourne, Australia | 1,432 mi | 3h 23m | medium-haul | 360 kg | View |
| SYD | Sydney, Australia | 1,222 mi | 2h 59m | medium-haul | 307 kg | View |
| AKL | Auckland, New Zealand | 2,249 mi | 4h 55m | medium-haul | 565 kg | View |
| HKG | Hong Kong, Hong Kong | 3,451 mi | 7h 22m | long-haul | 833 kg | View |
| KIX | Osaka, Japan | 3,596 mi | 7h 38m | long-haul | 868 kg | View |
| NRT | Tokyo, Japan | 3,638 mi | 7h 43m | long-haul | 878 kg | View |
| DRW | Darwin, Australia | 1,042 mi | 2h 38m | medium-haul | 262 kg | View |
| GOV | Gove, Australia | 677 mi | 1h 47m | short-haul | 278 kg | View |
| POM | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea | 521 mi | 1h 29m | short-haul | 214 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at CNS
17 active airlines serving Cairns International Airport.
Aero Condor Peru
Q6Peru
Aero-Service
BFRepublic of the Congo
Air New Zealand
NZNew Zealand
Air Niugini
PXPapua New Guinea
American Airlines
AAUnited States
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Cathay Pacific
CXHong Kong SAR of China
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Finnair
AYFinland
Japan Airlines
JLJapan
Japan Airlines Domestic
JLJapan
Jetstar Airways
JQAustralia
Qantas
QFAustralia
Tiger Airways Australia
TTAustralia
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Virgin Australia
VAAustralia
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Cairns International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsville Airport | TSV | Townsville | Australia | 283 km |
| Kowanyama Airport | KWM | Kowanyama | Australia | 455 km |
| Normanton Airport | NTN | Normanton | Australia | 506 km |
| Coen Airport | CUQ | Coen | Australia | 447 km |
| Pormpuraaw Airport | EDR | Pormpuraaw | Australia | 496 km |
| Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport | PPP | Prosserpine | Australia | 497 km |
| Richmond Airport | RCM | Richmond | Australia | 506 km |
| Lockhart River Airport | IRG | Lockhart River | Australia | 525 km |
Other Airports in Australia
Adelaide International Airport
ADLAdelaide
Albany Airport
ALHAlbany
Albury Airport
ABXAlbury
Alice Springs Airport
ASPAlice Springs
Northern Peninsula Airport
ABMAmberley
Port Augusta Airport
PUGArgyle
Armidale Airport
ARMArmidale
Aurukun Airport
AUUAurukun
Avalon Airport
AVVAvalon
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
BNKBallina Byron Bay
Barcaldine Airport
BCIBarcaldine
Bathurst Airport
BHSBathurst
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 16° 53' 8.9" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 145° 45' 18.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -16.885799
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 145.755005
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Australia/Brisbane
- UTC Offset
- GMT+10
- Current Local Time
- 03:39 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 10 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 3 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Cairns International Airport?
The IATA code for Cairns International Airport is CNS, and its ICAO code is YBCS. The airport is located in Cairns, Australia.
How many destinations can you fly to from CNS?
There are 30 direct destinations available from Cairns International Airport (CNS) in Cairns, Australia.
What airlines fly from CNS?
There are 17 airlines operating from CNS, including Aero Condor Peru, Aero-Service, Air New Zealand, Air Niugini, American Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Cairns International Airport in?
Cairns International Airport is in the Australia/Brisbane timezone (GMT+10). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Cairns International Airport?
Cairns International Airport sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level.
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