Emirates EK5281 Flight Status Today

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 14:25 12 April 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 17:35 12 April 2026 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 3 hours 10 minutes.

Current status of EK5281 is Cancelled

EK5281 - UAE5281 Emirates (EK)
SYD Sydney Australia
Flight SYD to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
Cancelled
Departure Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 14:25 12 April 2026
3 6
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 17:35 12 April 2026
2 18
EK5281 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: CX 9095, HA 3552, MU 4098, NZ 7043
  • 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: Sunday 2026-04-12 16:52 PM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Sunday 2026-04-12 16:52 PM

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Emirates Flight EK5281 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Emirates EK5281 flight?

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

What is the current status of Emirates EK5281 flight?

The current status of flight Emirates EK5281 is Cancelled .

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.

When does the flight Emirates EK5281 arrive?

Flight Emirates EK5281 arrives at 17:35.

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 .