There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Gunbalanya by plane or car
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Cairns (CNS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Gunbalanya is to drive which costs $460 - $700 and takes 36h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Gunbalanya is to fly and drive which takes 7h 34m and costs $420 - $900.
The distance between Cairns and Gunbalanya is 1981 km. The road distance is 2391.8 km.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Cairns to Gunbalanya, including transfers.
Gunbalanya is 30 min behind Cairns. It is currently 3:14 AM in Cairns and 2:44 AM in Gunbalanya.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Gunbalanya is 2392 km. It takes approximately 36h 55m to drive from Cairns to Gunbalanya.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Gunbalanya, NT, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Cairns to Gunbalanya. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Darwin International Airport (DRW), then drive to Gunbalanya. Alternatively, you can drive from Cairns to Gunbalanya in around 36h 55m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–650
Flights from Cairns to Darwin International Airport via Gove
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–800
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Cairns to Darwin International Airport via Gove
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–800
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