Distance From Bakenrant North Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin

The distance from Bakenrant North Airport () to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 7001 miles or 11266 kilometers or 6079 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 Kakamas ( South Africa ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kakamas and Darwin takes around 16 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bakenrant North Airport, Kakamas, South Africa to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 16 hours 5 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 • - DRW

Kilometers		11266 km
Statute Miles		7001 miles
Nautical Miles		6079 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 5 minutes

Bakenrant North Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - to DRW Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Kakamas, South Africa and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DRW

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

Location	Local Time
Kakamas (South Africa)	2026-07-25, 07:15:12 SAST
Darwin (Australia)	2026-07-25, 14:45:12 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

Bakenrant North Airport ( / ) Kakamas, South Africa

Destination

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