Flights to Canberra
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Canberra is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Canberra Airport (CBR), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,771-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra Airport (regional) | CBR | 7 km (4 mi) | 10,771 ft | 1,886 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,771 ft, CBR can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,886 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Canberra
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra to Sydney | Australia | 247 km (153 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Canberra to Melbourne | Australia | 466 km (290 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Canberra to Brisbane | Australia | 944 km (587 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Canberra to Adelaide | Australia | 958 km (595 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Canberra to Gold Coast | Australia | 906 km (563 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Canberra to Newcastle | Australia | 358 km (222 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Canberra to Sunshine Coast | Australia | 1,030 km (640 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Canberra to Central Coast | Australia | 291 km (181 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Canberra to Logan City | Australia | 930 km (578 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Canberra to Geelong | Australia | 531 km (330 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Canberra to Wollongong | Australia | 187 km (116 mi) | about 59 min |
| Canberra to Hobart | Australia | 859 km (534 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Canberra to Toowoomba | Australia | 900 km (559 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Canberra to Ballarat | Australia | 536 km (333 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Canberra to São Paulo | Brazil | 13,266 km (8,243 mi) | about 17 h 45 min |
| Canberra to Johannesburg | South Africa | 10,794 km (6,707 mi) | about 14 h 35 min |
| Canberra to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 13,416 km (8,336 mi) | about 17 h 57 min |
| Canberra to Santiago | Chile | 11,323 km (7,036 mi) | about 15 h 16 min |
| Canberra to Cape Town | South Africa | 10,770 km (6,692 mi) | about 14 h 33 min |
| Canberra to Durban | South Africa | 10,300 km (6,400 mi) | about 13 h 57 min |
| Canberra to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 11,735 km (7,292 mi) | about 15 h 48 min |
| Canberra to Perth | Australia | 3,088 km (1,919 mi) | about 4 h 43 min |
| Canberra to Shanghai | China | 7,940 km (4,934 mi) | about 10 h 56 min |
| Canberra to Chongqing | China | 8,477 km (5,267 mi) | about 11 h 37 min |
| Canberra to Chengdu | China | 8,716 km (5,416 mi) | about 11 h 55 min |
| Canberra to Beijing | China | 9,008 km (5,598 mi) | about 12 h 18 min |
| Canberra to Guangzhou | China | 7,514 km (4,669 mi) | about 10 h 23 min |
| Canberra to Shenzhen | China | 7,416 km (4,608 mi) | about 10 h 15 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Canberra?
Canberra Airport (CBR) is the closest large airport at 7 km (4 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is CBR from Canberra city centre?
7 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Canberra on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.