Distance From Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin to Phuket International Airport, DRW - HKT Distance

The distance from Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) is 2648 miles or 4262 kilometers or 2300 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 Phuket ( Thailand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Darwin and Phuket takes around 6 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia to Phuket International Airport, Phuket, Thailand is 6 hours 5 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 - HKT

Kilometers		4262 km
Statute Miles		2648 miles
Nautical Miles		2300 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 5 minutes

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin to Phuket International Airport Flight Route Map - DRW to HKT Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Darwin, Australia and Phuket, Thailand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DRW - HKT

Time difference between Darwin (Australia) and Phuket (Thailand) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Phuket time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes behind Darwin.

Location	Local Time
Darwin (Australia)	2026-10-04, 06:36:15 ACST
Phuket (Thailand)	2026-10-04, 04:06:15 +07

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

Phuket International Airport (HKT / VTSP) Phuket, Thailand