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Flights from King Island to Sunshine Coast
There are no direct flights from King Island to Sunshine Coast. The fastest way is one stop via Melbourne, about 5h 25m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 5h 25m
King Island to Sunshine Coast at a glance
Fastest journey5h 25mVia Melbourne, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Melbourne
Best ways to fly from King Island to Sunshine Coast
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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KNS Melbourne (MEL) MCY
Leg 1: Rex Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Sun14:15 KNS14:59 MEL2h 31m connection17:30 MEL18:40 MCYRex Airlines + Jetstar Airways
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,704 km1,058 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 25mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hSunshine Coast vs King Island
- Currency in Sunshine Coast
- AUD
- Airports
- KNS → MCY
Flights from King Island to Sunshine Coast: questions answered
Are there direct flights from King Island to Sunshine Coast?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Melbourne. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from King Island to Sunshine Coast?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,704 km.
Where do you change planes between King Island and Sunshine Coast?
The best connecting points are Melbourne (MEL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve King Island and Sunshine Coast?
King Island: King Island Airport (KNS). Sunshine Coast: Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).
What is the time difference between King Island and Sunshine Coast?
Sunshine Coast is 1 hour behind King Island.





