Distance From Alexander Bay Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, ALJ - DRW Distance

The distance from Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ) to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 7222 miles or 11622 kilometers or 6272 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 Alexander Bay ( South Africa ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Alexander Bay and Darwin takes around 16 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alexander Bay Airport, Alexander Bay, South Africa to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 16 hours 36 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 • ALJ - DRW

Kilometers		11622 km
Statute Miles		7222 miles
Nautical Miles		6272 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 36 minutes

Alexander Bay Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - ALJ to DRW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Alexander Bay, South Africa and Darwin, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Alexander Bay, South Africa and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ALJ - DRW

Time difference between Alexander Bay (South Africa) and Darwin (Australia) is 7 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 7 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Alexander Bay.

Location	Local Time
Alexander Bay (South Africa)	2026-05-01, 08:17:24 SAST
Darwin (Australia)	2026-05-01, 15:47:24 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

Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ / FAAB) Alexander Bay, South Africa

Destination

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