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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to China is to fly which costs ¥1600 - ¥5500 and takes 15h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to China is to fly which takes 13h 8m and costs ¥2800 - ¥5500.

How far is it from Cairns to China?

The distance between Cairns and China is 5635 km.

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

It takes approximately 13h 8m to get from Cairns to China, including transfers.

Where can I stay near China?

There are 552+ hotels available in China.

Cairns to China - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to China by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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Fly to Hong Kong International Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)plane CNS - HKG
13h 8m
¥2,887–5,099
Fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)plane CNS - CAN
15h 54m
¥1,625–5,417
Fly to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX)plane CNS - SZX
16h 18m
¥3,160–9,092
Fly to Macau International Airport, ferry, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Macau International Airport (MFM)plane CNS - MFM
2. Take the ferry from Macau Taipa Ferry Terminal to Hong Kong Sheung Wanferry
3. Take the bus from [Xb] Connaught Road Central Westbound Outside House No. 50 to [Xb] Huanggangbus
22h 37m
¥3,355–9,899
Fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane CNS - PVG
2. Take the train from Shanghai station to Suzhoutrain
16h 6m
¥2,178–5,732
Fly to Beijing Capital International Airport
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane CNS - PEK
16h 45m
¥3,321–16,132

Cairns (CNS) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) flights

15Weekly Planes

14h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 5,634.5 km
Duration: 13h 8m

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

Air Niugini, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) twice daily.

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