Distance From Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, DRW - CTU Distance

The distance from Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is 3467 miles or 5579 kilometers or 3011 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 Darwin ( Australia ) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Darwin and Chengdu (Shuangliu) takes around 7 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, Chengdu (Shuangliu), China is 7 hours 58 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 - CTU

Kilometers		5579 km
Statute Miles		3467 miles
Nautical Miles		3011 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 58 minutes

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Flight Route Map - DRW to CTU Flight Path

Location of Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin & Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Darwin, Australia and Chengdu (Shuangliu), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DRW - CTU

Time difference between Darwin (Australia) and Chengdu (Shuangliu) (China) is 1 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chengdu (Shuangliu) time is 1 Hours 30 Minutes behind Darwin.

Location	Local Time
Darwin (Australia)	2026-09-16, 03:35:39 ACST
Chengdu (Shuangliu) (China)	2026-09-16, 02:05:39 CST

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

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

Destination

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU / ZUUU) Chengdu (Shuangliu), China