Flights to Darwin
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Darwin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,004-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin | DRW | 7 km (4 mi) | 11,004 ft | 103 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,004 ft, DRW can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 103 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Darwin
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin to Makassar | Indonesia | 1,494 km (928 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Darwin to Kupang | Indonesia | 829 km (515 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Darwin to Ambon | Indonesia | 1,018 km (632 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Darwin to Sorong | Indonesia | 1,289 km (801 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Darwin to Bima | Indonesia | 1,397 km (868 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Darwin to Dili | Timor Leste | 721 km (448 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Darwin to Timika | Indonesia | 1,083 km (673 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Darwin to Manokwari | Indonesia | 1,338 km (831 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Darwin to Merauke | Indonesia | 1,134 km (705 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Darwin to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 12,652 km (7,862 mi) | about 16 h 58 min |
| Darwin to São Paulo | Brazil | 16,002 km (9,943 mi) | about 21 h 16 min |
| Darwin to Johannesburg | South Africa | 10,638 km (6,610 mi) | about 14 h 23 min |
| Darwin to Jakarta | Indonesia | 2,721 km (1,691 mi) | about 4 h 14 min |
| Darwin to Lima | Peru | 15,906 km (9,884 mi) | about 21 h 9 min |
| Darwin to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 16,029 km (9,960 mi) | about 21 h 18 min |
| Darwin to Singapore | Singapore | 3,349 km (2,081 mi) | about 5 h 3 min |
| Darwin to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 10,014 km (6,222 mi) | about 13 h 35 min |
| Darwin to Shanghai | China | 4,960 km (3,082 mi) | about 7 h 7 min |
| Darwin to Chongqing | China | 5,349 km (3,324 mi) | about 7 h 36 min |
| Darwin to Chengdu | China | 5,585 km (3,470 mi) | about 7 h 55 min |
| Darwin to Beijing | China | 6,011 km (3,735 mi) | about 8 h 27 min |
| Darwin to Guangzhou | China | 4,395 km (2,731 mi) | about 6 h 23 min |
| Darwin to Shenzhen | China | 4,300 km (2,672 mi) | about 6 h 16 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Darwin?
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is the closest large airport at 7 km (4 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is DRW from Darwin city centre?
7 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Darwin on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.