Townsville to Cloncurry (TSV–CNJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Townsville to Cloncurry
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 418 mi 1h 40m nonstop 0 1-stop hubs

TSV–CNJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qantas leads the route. The flight covers 418 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 0 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TSV–CNJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 4 DH4 1h40 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (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, TSV to CNJ direction.
Mon
1
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Tue
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Wed
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Thu
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Fri
1
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Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TSV to CNJ.
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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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cloncurry is 0 hours the same as Townsville.
TSV: AEST · CNJ: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Townsville, it's 6:00 PM in Cloncurry.
Distance & Flight Time
418 mi / 673 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m.
Facts

TSV–CNJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Townsville to Cloncurry route.
Route details
Distance418 mi / 673 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 1 return
1-stop connections0 hubs
Origin: TSV
Full nameTownsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville
IATA / ICAOTSV / YBTL
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: CNJ
Full nameCloncurry Airport
IATA / ICAOCNJ / YCCY
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation616 ft / 188 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TSV to CNJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville to Cloncurry Airport take approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 418 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Qantas.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from TSV to CNJ. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through . These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CNJ to TSV 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.
Flight time is about 1 hour 30 minutes on the 680 km route heading west across inland Queensland. Block time runs around 1 hour 40 minutes. The drive on the Flinders Highway takes about 8 hours, making the flight the only same-day option for a return trip.
Rex Regional Express and QantasLink operate the route. QantasLink typically uses Dash 8 Q400 or Q300 turboprops. Frequency is limited, with departures a few times per week. Some services route through Mount Isa. Schedules are geared toward mining and outback industry workers.
Cloncurry Airport is a small outback facility with a basic terminal building. There are no jet bridges. Passengers walk across the apron to the terminal. The airport sits just south of town, a 5-minute drive from the main street. Car hire is limited so pre-booking is essential. Accommodation in Cloncurry is mostly motels along the highway.
Cloncurry sits at the junction of the Burke Developmental Road and the Flinders Highway in northwest Queensland. The town serves as a base for the mining and pastoral industries. Ernest Henry copper-gold mine and other operations are nearby. FIFO (fly-in/fly-out) workers make up a large share of passenger traffic. The Royal Flying Doctor Service also has a base in Cloncurry.
Mount Isa is 120 km west of Cloncurry with more frequent flight service from Townsville and Brisbane. Some flights from Townsville stop at Mount Isa before continuing to Cloncurry. If schedules don't align for a direct Cloncurry flight, flying to Mount Isa and driving 1.5 hours east on the Flinders Highway is a common alternative.

Townsville to Cloncurry Flights

TSV-CNJ covers 680 km across inland Queensland in about 1 hour 30 minutes. Rex Regional Express and QantasLink operate the route with turboprop aircraft, departing a few times per week. The flight replaces an 8-hour drive on the Flinders Highway. Cloncurry sits at a key crossroads in northwest Queensland and serves the surrounding mining and pastoral industries. FIFO workers make up a large share of the passenger base.

Townsville Airport is the major regional hub for north Queensland with connections to Brisbane, Cairns, and other destinations. Cloncurry Airport is a small outback facility south of town with basic services. Some flights route through or originate from Mount Isa, 120 km to the west. For passengers who can't match the limited Cloncurry schedule, flying to Mount Isa and driving east is a practical backup. The route is essential infrastructure for communities and industries across Queensland's remote northwest.