Distance From Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, DRW - SYD Distance

The distance from Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 1960 miles or 3155 kilometers or 1702 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.

---

How long does it take to travel from Darwin ( Australia ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Darwin and Sydney takes around 4 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 4 hours 30 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 - SYD

Kilometers		3155 km
Statute Miles		1960 miles
Nautical Miles		1702 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 30 minutes

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - DRW to SYD Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Darwin, Australia and Sydney, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Darwin, Australia and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DRW - SYD

Time difference between Darwin (Australia) and Sydney (Australia) is 0 Hours 30 Minutes.
Sydney time is 0 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Darwin.

Location	Local Time
Darwin (Australia)	2026-06-27, 03:12:42 ACST
Sydney (Australia)	2026-06-27, 03:42:42 AEST

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

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia