What is the cheapest way to get from Beijing to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $340 - $1,300 and takes 16h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Beijing to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Beijing to Cairns is to fly which takes 15h 7m and costs $370 - $1,500.

How far is it from Beijing to Cairns?

The distance between Beijing and Cairns is 7023 km.

How long does it take to get from Beijing to Cairns?

It takes approximately 16h 17m to get from Beijing to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Beijing and Cairns?

Cairns is 2h ahead of Beijing. It is currently 6:50 AM in Beijing and 8:50 AM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 979+ hotels available in Cairns.

Beijing to Cairns - 3 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Beijing to Cairns by train or plane

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Train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Beijing West to Beijing Daxing Airporttrain
2. Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Cairns (CNS)plane PKX - CNS
16h 17m
$345–1,207
Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport
1. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Cairns (CNS)plane PEK - CNS
15h 7m
$375–1,406
Train to Tianjin Binhai, fly
1. Take the train from Beijing South to Tianjin Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tianjin Binhai (TSN) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSN - CNS
23h 45m
$350–1,215

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Cairns (CNS) flights

20Weekly Planes

18h 11mAverage Duration

$348Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7,022.8 km
Duration: 16h 17m

What companies run services between Beijing, China and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Cathay Pacific, Spring Airlines Japan, and two other airlines fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily.

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