Jakarta to Cairns
5h 54m The flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Cairns International Airport (CNS) covers 4,414 km (2,743 miles) and takes approximately 5h 54m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 109°, passing near 12.2° S, 125.8° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 8h 02m | 8h 27m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 5h 40m | 6h 05m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 4h 54m | 5h 19m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 5h 12m | 5h 37m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| CGK | CNS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Soekarno-Hatta International Airport | Cairns International Airport |
| City | Jakarta | Cairns |
| Country | Indonesia | Australia |
| ICAO | WIII | YBCS |
| Coordinates | -6.1256, 106.656 | -16.8789, 145.7495 |
| Elevation | 34 ft | 10 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Jakarta to Cairns?
A non-stop flight from Jakarta (CGK) to Cairns (CNS) takes about 5h 54m. The great-circle distance is 4,414 km (2,743 miles, 2,383 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 109°.
How far is Jakarta from Cairns?
4,414 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 2,743 miles or 2,383 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between CGK and CNS?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 4,414 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.