Distance From Alert Bay Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, YAL - DRW Distance

The distance from Alert Bay Airport (YAL) to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 7413 miles or 11930 kilometers or 6437 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Alert Bay ( Canada ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Alert Bay and Darwin takes around 17 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alert Bay Airport, Alert Bay, Canada to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 17 hours 2 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • YAL - DRW

Kilometers		11930 km
Statute Miles		7413 miles
Nautical Miles		6437 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 2 minutes

Alert Bay Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - YAL to DRW Flight Path

Location of Alert Bay Airport & Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is given below.
Click the map to view Alert Bay to Darwin nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Alert Bay, Canada and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YAL - DRW

Time difference between Alert Bay (Canada) and Darwin (Australia) is 16 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 16 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Alert Bay.

Location	Local Time
Alert Bay (Canada)	2026-05-01, 01:52:08 PDT
Darwin (Australia)	2026-05-01, 18:22:08 ACST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Alert Bay Airport (YAL / CYAL) Alert Bay, Canada

Destination

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW / YPDN) Darwin, Australia