How far is Cairns from Darwin?

DRW and CNS are approximately 1,041 miles apart by great-circle distance.

Which aircraft fly from DRW to CNS?

Aircraft listed in the current schedule include Embraer 170 (E70), Embraer 190 / Lineage 1000 (E90) and JET.

Yes. Roame's current schedule feed shows nonstop service from DRW to CNS.

Darwin

Australia

DRW

Darwin International Airport

Cairns

Australia

CNS

Cairns International Airport

Darwin International Airport (DRW) serves Darwin; Cairns International Airport (CNS) serves Cairns.

The airports are 1,041 miles apart by great-circle distance.

Roame's current schedule feed shows nonstop service from DRW to CNS.

Airlines represented in the current schedule are Qantas (QF) and Airnorth (TL).

Published schedule dates span Sep 7, 2026 – Aug 25, 2027.

Airline alliance affiliations represented: Oneworld

Which airports serve the Darwin to Cairns route?

Darwin International Airport (DRW) is the origin airport and Cairns International Airport (CNS) is the destination airport.