# Distance from Auckland (AKL) to Darwin (DRW)

> 5,145 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,145 km / 3,197 mi / 2,778 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 290° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 130° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Australia
- **Time difference**: -2.5h (When it's 13:50 in Auckland, it's 11:20 in Darwin)
- **Elevation difference**: 80 ft (DRW is higher than AKL)

## Airports

### [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Auckland, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZAA
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -37.010000, 174.790000
- Elevation: 23 ft

### [Darwin International Airport (DRW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/drw-darwin-darwin-international-airport/1ef266e0-16ae-6db2-8b67-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Darwin, Australia
- ICAO: YPDN
- Timezone: Australia/Darwin
- Coordinates: -12.410000, 130.880000
- Elevation: 103 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 13:50 in Auckland, it's 11:20 in Darwin.

## Related

- [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)
- [Darwin International Airport (DRW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/drw-darwin-darwin-international-airport/1ef266e0-16ae-6db2-8b67-06bb2780ed98)
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