Emirates EK5218 Flight Status Today

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 12:30 18 April 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 15:00 18 April 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 2 hours 30 minutes.

Current status of EK5218 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 43 minutes

EK5218 - UAE5218 Emirates (EK)
BNE Brisbane Australia
Flight BNE to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 43 minutes
Departure Brisbane Airport
IATA: BNEICAO: YBBN
Scheduled 12:30 18 April 2026
D None
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 15:00 18 April 2026
2 None
EK5218 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: CX 9172, NZ 7021
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 30 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: Saturday 2026-04-18 02:47 AM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Saturday 2026-04-18 02:47 AM

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Emirates Flight EK5218 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Emirates EK5218 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 1390 km (864 miles).

What is the current status of Emirates EK5218 flight?

The current status of flight Emirates EK5218 is Scheduled On time.

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.

When does the flight Emirates EK5218 arrive?

Flight Emirates EK5218 arrives at 15:00.

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.