Emirates EK5218 flight status now

EK5218 - UAE5218 Emirates (EK)
BNE Brisbane Australia
Flight BNE to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Brisbane Airport
IATA: BNEICAO: YBBN
Scheduled 06:10
D 18
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 08:35
2 None
EK5218 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1390 kms / 864 miles
Airline
  • Emirates
  • IATA: EK
  • ICAO: UAE
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 74
  • Freight capacity: 1.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Shuttle, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: UAE5218
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Brisbane: Tuesday 2025-11-18 11:19 AM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Tuesday 2025-11-18 11:19 AM

Domestic flight Emirates EK5218 takes off from Brisbane (BNE) Australia to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by Emirates. The plane leaves Brisbane Airport at 06:10 Australia/Brisbane. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 08:35 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 2 hours 25 minutes.

Similar flight route from Brisbane (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Cathay Pacific CX9097
Cathay Pacific 		18/11/2025
06:10 		2 hours 21 minutes
08:35
Air New Zealand NZ7134
Air New Zealand 		18/11/2025
11:40 		2 hours 25 minutes
14:05
Emirates EK5034
Emirates 		18/11/2025
08:35 		2 hours 25 minutes
11:00
Emirates EK5700
Emirates 		18/11/2025
06:10 		2 hours 21 minutes
08:35
Virgin Australia VA783
Virgin Australia 		18/11/2025
11:35 		2 hours 25 minutes
14:00
Cathay Pacific CX9150
Cathay Pacific 		18/11/2025
14:25 		2 hours 25 minutes
16:50
Qantas QF1882
Qantas 		18/11/2025
08:35 		2 hours 25 minutes
11:00
United Airlines UA7447
United Airlines 		18/11/2025
11:35 		2 hours 25 minutes
14:00

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Brisbane to Cairns?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 1390 km (864 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Emirates EK5218 flight?

All Emirates EK5218 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Emirates EK5218 is arriving at?

Flight Emirates EK5218 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Emirates EK5218 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Emirates EK5218 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.