Distance From Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin to OR Tambo International Airport, DRW - JNB Distance

The distance from Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 6603 miles or 10627 kilometers or 5735 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 Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Darwin and Johannesburg takes around 15 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 15 hours 10 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 - JNB

Kilometers		10627 km
Statute Miles		6603 miles
Nautical Miles		5735 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 10 minutes

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - DRW to JNB Flight Path

Location of Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Darwin to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • DRW - JNB

Time difference between Darwin (Australia) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 7 Hours 30 Minutes.
Johannesburg time is 7 Hours 30 Minutes behind Darwin.

Location	Local Time
Darwin (Australia)	2026-03-15, 19:33:31 ACST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-03-15, 12:03:31 SAST

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

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa