Darwin to Ambon flights
Ambon lies 1,018 km (632 mi) north of Darwin, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 3 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.
| Darwin | Ambon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Indonesia |
| Population | 139,902 | 347,288 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9:30 (Australia/Darwin) | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) |
| Nearest large airport | DRW, 7 km out | AMQ, 11 km out |
Clocks in Ambon are 30 min behind Darwin right now, so a 2 h 3 min journey lands only 1 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ambon
Crossing from Australia into Indonesia: money changes from the Dollar to the Rupiah (IDR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +62; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Ambon
Ambon is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Pattimura International Airport (AMQ), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pattimura International Airport | AMQ | 11 km (7 mi) | 8,202 ft | 33 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ambon from Darwin?
1,018 km (632 mi) in a straight line, north of Darwin.
How long does it take to get from Darwin to Ambon by air?
About 2 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Darwin and Ambon?
Ambon is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Jayapura against Australia/Darwin).
Which airports are used for Darwin to Ambon flights?
Typically Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) to Pattimura International Airport (AMQ).
What currency do I need in Ambon?
The Rupiah (IDR).
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.