ZL9978 Flight Status Regional Express: Brisbane to Cairns (RXA9978)

Regional Express ZL 9978

Delayed

BNE Brisbane

Scheduled
18:00
Actual
19:34

Departure: Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · local time UTC+10

Brisbane Airport (BNE)

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CNS Cairns

Scheduled
20:57
Estimated
22:55
Delay
1h58'

Arrival: Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · local time UTC+10

Cairns Airport (CNS)

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Departed 20h 25m ago · was due to land 17h 04m ago, awaiting update 100%

BNE 19:34 CNS 22:55

1,391 km (864 mi) flown · 0 km (0 mi) to go

Route map BNE to CNS Map of the great-circle route from Brisbane Airport, Australia to Cairns Airport, Australia, 1391 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. AUSTRALIA BNE CNS Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 1391 km / 864 miles · Scheduled Duration: 02:57

ZL 9978 Flight Status & Schedule Regional Express Brisbane to Cairns

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 03 BNE CNS 19:34 22:55 Delayed Track >

Regional Express' Brisbane–Cairns flight covers 1,391 km (864 mi) and runs once a week, on Tuesdays. The timetable allows 2 h 57 min; there is not enough recent history yet to say how long it usually takes. Yesterday it left at 19:34, 1 h 34 min late, and is due in Cairns at 22:55, 1 h 58 min late.

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About ZL 9978

Route
Brisbane Airport BNE to Cairns Airport CNS
Distance
1,391 km (864 mi)
Scheduled flight time
2 h 57 min
Flies
Tue

ZL 9978 FAQ

How long is the ZL9978 flight?
The timetable allows 2 h 57 min. Brisbane to Cairns is 1,391 km (864 mi).
Which days does ZL9978 fly?
Once a week, on Tuesdays, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
What other flight numbers does ZL9978 have?
Also listed as RXA9978 (Regional Express' ICAO code) and ZL 9978.

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