DRW
Darwin
Australia
16,236 km
10,088 miles
MCO
Orlando
United States
Distance
16,236 km
10,088 mi / 8,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DRW MCO
Airport Name Darwin International Airport Orlando International Airport
IATA Code DRW MCO
ICAO Code YPDN KMCO
City Darwin Orlando
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/New_York
Elevation 103 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -12.410000, 130.880000 28.430000, -81.310000

Darwin (DRW) to Orlando (MCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Darwin International Airport (DRW) in Darwin, Australia to Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States is 16,236 kilometers (10,088 miles / 8,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:21 in Darwin, it's 17:51 in Orlando. With a 14.5-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 Orlando (MCO) to Darwin (DRW) follows a heading of 291° (west northwest). 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 Orlando International Airport (MCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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