Distance From Joy Ranch Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin

The distance from Joy Ranch Airport () to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 8215 miles or 13220 kilometers or 7134 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 Surprise ( United States ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Surprise and Darwin takes around 18 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Joy Ranch Airport, Surprise, United States to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 18 hours 53 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

Kilometers		13220 km
Statute Miles		8215 miles
Nautical Miles		7134 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 53 minutes

Joy Ranch Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - to DRW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Surprise, United States and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DRW

Time difference between Surprise (United States) and Darwin (Australia) is 16 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 16 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Surprise.

Location	Local Time
Surprise (United States)	2026-03-17, 20:02:36 MST
Darwin (Australia)	2026-03-18, 12:32:36 ACST

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

Joy Ranch Airport ( / ) Surprise, United States

Destination

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