Emirates EK5281 flight status now

EK5281 - UAE5281 Emirates (EK)
SYD Sydney Australia
Flight SYD to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 14:40
3 None
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 16:50
2 None
EK5281 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1966 kms / 1222 miles
Airline
  • Emirates
  • IATA: EK
  • ICAO: UAE
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 54
  • Freight capacity: 3.5 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Shuttle, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: UAE5281
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Sydney: Thursday 2025-11-20 13:34 PM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Thursday 2025-11-20 12:34 PM

Domestic flight Emirates EK5281 takes off from Sydney (SYD) Australia to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by Emirates. The plane leaves Sydney Airport at 14:40 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 16:50 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 3 hours 10 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Sydney to Cairns?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 1966 km (1222 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Emirates EK5281 flight?

All Emirates EK5281 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Emirates EK5281 is arriving at?

Flight Emirates EK5281 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Emirates EK5281 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Emirates EK5281 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .