Travel time from
Melbourne to CairnsAverage Travel Times are
6h 42min - 53h 44minTravel Distance
3275.14 kmTravel time route map
It takes an average travel time of 18h 11mins to travel from Melbourne to Cairns, given the average speed of 180km/h and the distance of 3275.14 km (2035 miles)
Travel time by transport mode
| Tranport | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2483km (1543 miles) | 6h 42mins |
| Drive | 3013km (1872 miles) | 35h 55mins |
| Train | 3601km (2237 miles) | 51h 5mins |
| Bus | 3876km (2408 miles) | 53h 44mins |
Travel time by airplanes from Melbourne to Cairns
| Air Plane | Cruise Speed | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| A300 | 2h 53mins | 2h 45mins |
| A320 | 2h 57mins | 2h 47mins |
| A321 | 2h 59mins | 2h 49mins |
| A380 | 2h 31mins | 2h 26mins |
| Boeing 707 | 2h 34mins | 2h 28mins |
| Boeing 737 | 3h 10mins | 2h 55mins |
| Boeing 747 | 2h 46mins | 2h 36mins |
| Boeing 787 | 2h 43mins | 2h 33mins |
| ATR 72 | 5h 23mins | 4h 43mins |
TIME TO DRIVE FROM Melbourne to Cairns
| Speed (km/h) | Speed (Ml/h) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 24.85 | 75h 20mins |
| 50 | 31.07 | 60h 16mins |
| 60 | 37.28 | 50h 13mins |
| 80 | 49.71 | 37h 40mins |
| 100 | 62.14 | 30h 8mins |
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Melbourne - Cairns Info
Travel time from Southern Cross to T2 Arrivals Bus Stop 21mins.
Travel time from MEL to CNS 3h 30mins.
Travel time from Aeroglen Dr near Whitfield St to Lake Street at Cairns Private Hospital 12mins.
Travel time chart
How long does it take to get from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and by air and road.