Distance From Bowman Field to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, LOU - DRW Distance

The distance from Bowman Field (LOU) to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 9572 miles or 15404 kilometers or 8312 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 Louisville ( United States ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Louisville and Darwin takes around 22 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bowman Field, Louisville, United States to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 22 hours 0 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 • LOU - DRW

Kilometers		15404 km
Statute Miles		9572 miles
Nautical Miles		8312 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 0 minutes

Bowman Field to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - LOU to DRW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Louisville, United States and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LOU - DRW

Time difference between Louisville (United States) and Darwin (Australia) is 14 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 14 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Louisville.

Location	Local Time
Louisville (United States)	2025-12-13, 07:53:19 EST
Darwin (Australia)	2025-12-13, 22:23:19 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

Bowman Field (LOU / KLOU) Louisville, United States

Destination

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