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Cairns International Airport (CNS)
Cairns International Airport is an international airport serving Cairns (Queensland), Australia. Its IATA code is CNS and its ICAO code is YBCS. It has one runway, 3,197 m long.
- IATACNS
- ICAOYBCS
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- CNS
- ICAO code
- YBCS
- City
- Cairns
- Region / province
- Queensland
- Country / territory
- Australia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 16.8789° S, 145.7495° E
- Elevation
- 3 m (10 ft)
- Time zone
- Australia/Lindeman (UTC+10:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,197 m (10,489 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,197 m10,489 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
5,509 km
Direct flight: ≈ 7 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
6,075 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
5,287 km
Direct flight: ≈ 7 h 5 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| A/D | 118.400 MHz |
| ATIS | 113.000 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 121.700 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 124.900 MHz |
Air freight to and from Cairns International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Cairns through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Australia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast Airport | MCY | 1,319 km |
| Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport | WTB | 1,340 km |
| Brisbane International Airport | BNE | 1,392 km |
| Gold Coast Airport | OOL | 1,486 km |
| Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin | DRW | 1,674 km |
| Newcastle Airport | NTL | 1,872 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Cairns International Airport?
The IATA code of Cairns International Airport is CNS and its ICAO code is YBCS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Cairns International Airport located?
Cairns International Airport is in Cairns, Queensland, Australia, at coordinates 16.8789° S, 145.7495° E and an elevation of 3 m (10 ft).
How far is Cairns International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Cairns International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 5,287 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 6,075 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 5,509 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 7 h 5 min.
How long is the runway at Cairns International Airport?
The longest runway at Cairns International Airport is 3,197 m (10,489 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Cairns International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Cairns International Airport (CNS) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.