Distance From Buffels River Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin

The distance from Buffels River Airport () to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 7142 miles or 11494 kilometers or 6203 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 Buffelsbank ( South Africa ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Buffelsbank and Darwin takes around 16 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Buffels River Airport, Buffelsbank, South Africa to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 16 hours 25 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		11494 km
Statute Miles		7142 miles
Nautical Miles		6203 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 25 minutes

Buffels River Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - to DRW Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DRW

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

Location	Local Time
Buffelsbank (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 07:53:21 SAST
Darwin (Australia)	2026-02-07, 15:23:21 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

Buffels River Airport ( / ) Buffelsbank, South Africa

Destination

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