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

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Nhulunbuy to Cairns
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 677 mi 1h 45m nonstop +0.5h ahead

GOV–CNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Trans Mediterranean Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 677 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Cairns (CNS) Cairns to Nhulunbuy flights
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 Also: QF 4 – – – – QF
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – QF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TL (4 flights/wk, 100%)
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
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GOV to CNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
0
Hubs
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Fastest
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Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.
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 1 1
Weekly flights 8 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 gate to gate.
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)1
Weekly flights8 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 677 miles.
1 airline operates flights from GOV to CNS: Trans Mediterranean Airlines.
This route has daily 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 CNS 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.
Cairns is 0.5 hours ahead of Nhulunbuy.
Yes, return flights from CNS to GOV are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GTE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 Trans Mediterranean Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GOV to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GOV to CNS is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 677 miles (1,089 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Groote Eylandt (GTE).