Airport Comparison
| DRW | FRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Darwin International Airport | Frankfurt am Main International Airport |
| IATA Code | DRW | FRA |
| ICAO Code | YPDN | EDDF |
| City | Darwin | Frankfurt am Main |
| Country | Australia | Germany |
| Timezone | Australia/Darwin | Europe/Berlin |
| Elevation | 103 ft | 364 ft |
| Coordinates | -12.410000, 130.880000 | 50.030000, 8.540000 |
Darwin (DRW) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Darwin International Airport (DRW) in Darwin, Australia to Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany is 13,346 kilometers (8,293 miles / 7,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Australia with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 15:35 in Darwin, it's 07:05 in Frankfurt am Main. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Darwin (DRW) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.