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

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651 mi airlines charter/private 3/wk
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Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 24m ago
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QQ902
QQ Alliance
E90
7:55 AM
ACST
10:10 AM
AEST
1h 45m
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M T W T F S S
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QQ938
QQ Alliance
E90
3:05 PM
ACST
5:20 PM
AEST
1h 45m
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QQ901
QQ Alliance
E90
6:00 AM
AEST
7:25 AM
ACST
1h 55m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
BNE Brisbane 15h 30m QQ → 6EACCX Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns flights
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Groote Eylandt to Cairns
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 651 mi 1h 45m nonstop +0.5h ahead

GTE–CNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alliance Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 651 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 Groote Eylandt flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GTE–CNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QQ Alliance Airlines 3 E90 1h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – QQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: QQ (3 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, GTE to CNS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GTE to CNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
BNE ~15h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 Groote Eylandt

Nearby airports with service to Cairns International Airport.
Metric GTE→CNS GOV→CNS
Distance from GTE – 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 3 19
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 45m
Nhulunbuy (GOV) to Cairns flights
Airports within 200 miles of GTE 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 Groote Eylandt.
GTE: ACST · CNS: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Groote Eylandt, it's 6.5:00 PM in Cairns.
Distance & Flight Time
651 mi / 1,047 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m gate to gate.
Facts

GTE–CNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Groote Eylandt to Cairns route.
Route details
Distance651 mi / 1,047 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference+0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GTE
Full nameGroote Eylandt Airport
IATA / ICAOGTE / YGTE
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Elevation53 ft / 16 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 GTE to CNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Groote Eylandt Airport to Cairns International Airport take about 1h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 651 miles.
1 airline operates flights from GTE to CNS: 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. Common connecting points include Brisbane.
Cairns is 0.5 hours ahead of Groote Eylandt.
Yes, return flights from CNS to GTE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GOV. 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 GTE to CNS

Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) are connected by nonstop service from Alliance Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GTE to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GTE to CNS is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 651 miles (1,047 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Brisbane. Nearby alternative airports include Nhulunbuy (GOV).