Cairns to Groote Eylandt (CNS–GTE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cairns to Groote Eylandt
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 651 mi 1h 55m nonstop -0.5h behind

CNS–GTE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alliance Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 651 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CNS–GTE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
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Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: QQ (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CNS to GTE.
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-0.5h
Groote Eylandt is 0.5 hours behind Cairns.
CNS: AEST · GTE: ACST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairns, it's 5.5:00 PM in Groote Eylandt.
Distance & Flight Time
651 mi / 1,047 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m gate to gate.
Facts

CNS–GTE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairns to Groote Eylandt route.
Route details
Distance651 mi / 1,047 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference-0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: GTE
Full nameGroote Eylandt Airport
IATA / ICAOGTE / YGTE
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Elevation53 ft / 16 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNS to GTE flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairns International Airport to Groote Eylandt Airport take about 1h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 651 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CNS to GTE: Alliance Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to GTE and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Groote Eylandt is 0.5 hours behind Cairns.
Yes, return flights from GTE to CNS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CNS to GTE

Cairns International Airport (CNS) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) are connected by nonstop service from Alliance Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CNS to GTE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CNS to GTE is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 651 miles (1,047 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.