Darwin to Dili flights
Dili lies 721 km (448 mi) north-west 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 1 h 40 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 | Dili | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Timor Leste |
| Population | 139,902 | 150,000 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9:30 (Australia/Darwin) | UTC+9 (Asia/Dili) |
| Nearest large airport | DRW, 7 km out | DIL, 6 km out |
Clocks in Dili are 30 min behind Darwin right now, so a 1 h 40 min journey lands only 1 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dili
Crossing from Australia into Timor Leste: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, Schuko, Type E; the dialling code becomes +670; 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 Dili
Dili is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,065 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Commander in Chief of FALINTIL, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, International Airport (UAI, 88 km), Baucau Airport (BCH, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport | DIL | 6 km (4 mi) | 6,065 ft | 154 ft |
| Commander in Chief of FALINTIL, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, International Airport (regional) | UAI | 88 km (55 mi) | 4,921 ft | 96 ft |
| Baucau Airport (regional) | BCH | 91 km (57 mi) | 8,233 ft | 1,771 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Dili from Darwin?
721 km (448 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Darwin.
How long does it take to get from Darwin to Dili by air?
About 1 h 40 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 Dili?
Dili is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Dili against Australia/Darwin).
Which airports are used for Darwin to Dili flights?
Typically Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL); Dili also has UAI, BCH.
What currency do I need in Dili?
The Dollar (USD).
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.