Travel time from
Sydney to CairnsAverage Travel Times are
6h 13min - 47h 36minTravel Distance
2644.4 kmTravel time route map
It takes an average travel time of 14h 41mins to travel from Sydney to Cairns, given the average speed of 180km/h and the distance of 2644.4 km (1643 miles)
Travel time by transport mode
| Tranport | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2046km (1271 miles) | 6h 13mins |
| Drive | 2489km (1547 miles) | 29h 24mins |
| Train | 2732km (1698 miles) | 40h 1mins |
| Bus | 3207km (1993 miles) | 47h 36mins |
Travel time by airplanes from Sydney to Cairns
| Air Plane | Cruise Speed | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| A300 | 2h 22mins | 2h 16mins |
| A320 | 2h 26mins | 2h 17mins |
| A321 | 2h 27mins | 2h 19mins |
| A380 | 2h 5mins | 2h 0mins |
| Boeing 707 | 2h 7mins | 2h 2mins |
| Boeing 737 | 2h 37mins | 2h 24mins |
| Boeing 747 | 2h 17mins | 2h 9mins |
| Boeing 787 | 2h 14mins | 2h 6mins |
| ATR 72 | 4h 26mins | 3h 53mins |
TIME TO DRIVE FROM Sydney to Cairns
| Speed (km/h) | Speed (Ml/h) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 24.85 | 62h 13mins |
| 50 | 31.07 | 49h 46mins |
| 60 | 37.28 | 41h 28mins |
| 80 | 49.71 | 31h 6mins |
| 100 | 62.14 | 24h 53mins |
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Sydney - Cairns Info
Travel time from St James Station Platform 2 to International Airport Station Platform 2 17mins.
Travel time from SYD to CNS 3h 9mins.
Travel time from Aeroglen Dr near Whitfield St to Lake Street at Cairns Private Hospital 11mins.
Travel time chart
How long does it take to get from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and by air and road.