Distance From Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin to Shannon Airport, DRW - SNN Distance

The distance from Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) to Shannon Airport (SNN) is 8881 miles or 14293 kilometers or 7713 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 Shannon ( Ireland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Darwin and Shannon takes around 20 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia to Shannon Airport, Shannon, Ireland is 20 hours 25 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 - SNN

Kilometers		14293 km
Statute Miles		8881 miles
Nautical Miles		7713 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 25 minutes

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin to Shannon Airport Flight Route Map - DRW to SNN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Darwin, Australia and Shannon, Ireland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DRW - SNN

Time difference between Darwin (Australia) and Shannon (Ireland) is 8 Hours 30 Minutes.
Shannon time is 8 Hours 30 Minutes behind Darwin.

Location	Local Time
Darwin (Australia)	2026-04-19, 11:12:11 ACST
Shannon (Ireland)	2026-04-19, 02:42:11 IST

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

Shannon Airport (SNN / EINN) Shannon, Ireland