Distance From Cape Town Waterfront Heliport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin

The distance from Cape Town Waterfront Heliport () to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 6974 miles or 11224 kilometers or 6056 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 Cape Town ( South Africa ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cape Town and Darwin takes around 16 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cape Town Waterfront Heliport, Cape Town, South Africa to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 16 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 • - DRW

Kilometers		11224 km
Statute Miles		6974 miles
Nautical Miles		6056 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 2 minutes

Cape Town Waterfront Heliport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - to DRW Flight Path

Location of Cape Town Waterfront Heliport & Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Cape Town, South Africa and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DRW

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

Location	Local Time
Cape Town (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 21:28:39 SAST
Darwin (Australia)	2025-12-17, 04:58:39 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

Cape Town Waterfront Heliport ( / FADW) Cape Town, South Africa

Destination

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