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Flights from King Island to Townsville
There are no direct flights from King Island to Townsville. The fastest way is one stop via Melbourne, about 5h 34m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 5h 34m
King Island to Townsville at a glance
Fastest journey5h 34mVia Melbourne, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Melbourne
Best ways to fly from King Island to Townsville
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) TSV
Leg 1: Rex Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Sun14:15 KNS14:59 MEL2h 01m connection17:00 MEL18:49 TSVRex 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
- 2,310 km1,435 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 34mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hTownsville vs King Island
- Currency in Townsville
- AUD
- Airports
- KNS → TSV
Flights from King Island to Townsville: questions answered
Are there direct flights from King Island to Townsville?
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 Townsville?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,310 km.
Where do you change planes between King Island and Townsville?
The best connecting points are Melbourne (MEL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve King Island and Townsville?
King Island: King Island Airport (KNS). Townsville: Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV).
What is the time difference between King Island and Townsville?
Townsville is 1 hour behind King Island.





