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Airport Comparison
| DRW | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Darwin International Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| IATA Code | DRW | SYD |
| ICAO Code | YPDN | YSSY |
| City | Darwin | Sydney |
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Timezone | Australia/Darwin | Australia/Sydney |
| Elevation | 103 ft | 21 ft |
| Coordinates | -12.410000, 130.880000 | -33.950000, 151.180000 |
Darwin (DRW) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Darwin International Airport (DRW) in Darwin, Australia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 3,155 kilometers (1,961 miles / 1,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is a domestic route within Australia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 0.5-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 17:40 in Darwin, it's 18:10 in Sydney.
The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Darwin (DRW) follows a heading of 315° (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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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