Christchurch International Airport to Cairns International Airport
The Jetstar Airways route from Christchurch International Airport (NZCH/CHC) to Cairns International Airport (YBCS/CNS) covers approximately 2098 nautical miles with an estimated flight time of 5 hours and 35 minutes.
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Aircraft operated on this route: JST.
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| Flight # | Departure | Arrival | Distance | Time | Aircraft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JST136 | 19:05:00 | 00:40:00 | 2098 nm | 5h35m | JST | Join to Fly |
| ICAO | NZCH |
| IATA | CHC |
| Location | Christchurch, NZ |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| ICAO | YBCS |
| IATA | CNS |
| Location | Cairns, AU |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
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