Distance From Cole Memorial Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin

The distance from Cole Memorial Airport () to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 8673 miles or 13957 kilometers or 7532 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 Merriman ( United States ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Merriman and Darwin takes around 19 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cole Memorial Airport, Merriman, United States to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 19 hours 56 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		13957 km
Statute Miles		8673 miles
Nautical Miles		7532 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 56 minutes

Cole Memorial Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - to DRW Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DRW

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

Location	Local Time
Merriman (United States)	2026-03-20, 16:44:00 CDT
Darwin (Australia)	2026-03-21, 07:14:00 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

Cole Memorial Airport ( / 57NE) Merriman, United States

Destination

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