Nhulunbuy to Cairns (GOV–CNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TL160
TL Trans Mediterranean Airlines
E90
9:05 AM
ACST
11:20 AM
AEST
1h 45m
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QF8665
QF Qant
E90
9:45 AM
ACST
12:00 PM
AEST
1h 45m
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Nhulunbuy to Cairns
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 677 mi 1h 45m nonstop +0.5h ahead

GOV–CNS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Trans Mediterranean Airlines and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 677 miles in approximately 1h 45m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GOV–CNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TL Trans Mediterranean Airlines 7 E90 1h45 – – –
QF Qantas 4 E90 1h45 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – QF, TL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TL (7 flights/wk, 64%)
Oneworld: QF (4 flights/wk, 36%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GOV to CNS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cairns from Nhulunbuy

Nearby airports with service to Cairns International Airport.
Metric GOV→CNS GTE→CNS
Distance from GOV – 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 11 1
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 45m
Groote Eylandt (GTE) to Cairns flights
Airports within 200 miles of GOV with service to Cairns International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+0.5h
Cairns is 0.5 hours ahead of Nhulunbuy.
GOV: ACST · CNS: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nhulunbuy, it's 6.5:00 PM in Cairns.
Distance & Flight Time
677 mi / 1,089 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m.
Facts

GOV–CNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nhulunbuy to Cairns route.
Route details
Distance677 mi / 1,089 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference+0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out
Origin: GOV
Full nameGove Airport
IATA / ICAOGOV / YPGV
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Elevation192 ft / 59 m
Destination: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GOV to CNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Gove Airport to Cairns International Airport take approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 677 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Qantas and Trans Mediterranean Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from GOV to CNS.
Cairns is 0.5 hours ahead of Nhulunbuy.
Nearby alternatives include GTE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 GOV to CNS

Gove Airport (GOV) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas and Trans Mediterranean Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GOV to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GOV to CNS ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 677 miles (1,089 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Groote Eylandt (GTE).