Flights to Townsville
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Townsville is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,999 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (regional) | TSV | 4 km (2 mi) | 7,999 ft | 18 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,999 ft, TSV handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 18 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Townsville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsville to Brisbane | Australia | 1,111 km (690 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Townsville to Gold Coast | Australia | 1,182 km (734 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Townsville to Sunshine Coast | Australia | 1,043 km (648 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Townsville to Logan City | Australia | 1,131 km (703 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Townsville to Port Moresby | Papua New Guinea | 1,089 km (677 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Townsville to Cairns | Australia | 283 km (176 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Townsville to Toowoomba | Australia | 1,061 km (659 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Townsville to Merauke | Indonesia | 1,382 km (858 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Townsville to São Paulo | Brazil | 15,036 km (9,343 mi) | about 20 h 2 min |
| Townsville to Johannesburg | South Africa | 11,696 km (7,267 mi) | about 15 h 45 min |
| Townsville to Jakarta | Indonesia | 4,556 km (2,831 mi) | about 6 h 35 min |
| Townsville to Lima | Peru | 14,084 km (8,752 mi) | about 18 h 48 min |
| Townsville to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 15,202 km (9,446 mi) | about 20 h 14 min |
| Townsville to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 11,573 km (7,191 mi) | about 15 h 35 min |
| Townsville to Durban | South Africa | 11,237 km (6,982 mi) | about 15 h 9 min |
| Townsville to Surabaya | Indonesia | 3,910 km (2,430 mi) | about 5 h 46 min |
| Townsville to Shanghai | China | 6,232 km (3,872 mi) | about 8 h 44 min |
| Townsville to Chongqing | China | 6,934 km (4,309 mi) | about 9 h 38 min |
| Townsville to Chengdu | China | 7,189 km (4,467 mi) | about 9 h 58 min |
| Townsville to Beijing | China | 7,296 km (4,534 mi) | about 10 h 6 min |
| Townsville to Guangzhou | China | 5,956 km (3,701 mi) | about 8 h 23 min |
| Townsville to Shenzhen | China | 5,853 km (3,637 mi) | about 8 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 Townsville?
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) is the closest large airport at 4 km (2 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is TSV from Townsville city centre?
4 km (2 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Townsville 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.