DRW
Darwin
Australia
13,808 km
8,580 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
13,808 km
8,580 mi / 7,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DRW STN
Airport Name Darwin International Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code DRW STN
ICAO Code YPDN EGSS
City Darwin London
Country Australia United Kingdom
Timezone Australia/Darwin Europe/London
Elevation 103 ft 348 ft
Coordinates -12.410000, 130.880000 51.880000, 0.240000

Darwin (DRW) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Darwin International Airport (DRW) in Darwin, Australia to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 13,808 kilometers (8,580 miles / 7,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Kingdom. 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 07:43 in Darwin, it's 22:13 in London. With a 9.5-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 London (STN) to Darwin (DRW) follows a heading of 64° (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 London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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