Beijing to Darwin flights
Darwin lies 6,011 km (3,735 mi) south of Beijing, +1.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 8 h 27 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Beijing | Darwin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Australia |
| Population | 19 million | 139,902 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9:30 (Australia/Darwin) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | DRW, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 0800–0801 |
Clocks in Darwin are 1 h 30 min ahead of Beijing right now, so a 8 h 27 min journey lands 9 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Darwin
Crossing from China into Australia: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (AUD); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AS/NZS 3112; the dialling code becomes +61; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2806478.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in Darwin
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 |
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Common questions
How far is Darwin from Beijing?
6,011 km (3,735 mi) in a straight line, south of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Darwin by air?
About 8 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Darwin?
Darwin is 1 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Australia/Darwin against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Darwin flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW).
What currency do I need in Darwin?
The Dollar (AUD).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.