Distance From Kanainj Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, KNE - DRW Distance

The distance from Kanainj Airport (KNE) to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 1064 miles or 1713 kilometers or 924 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 Kanainj ( Papua New Guinea ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kanainj and Darwin takes around 2 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kanainj Airport, Kanainj, Papua New Guinea to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 2 hours 26 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 • KNE - DRW

Kilometers		1713 km
Statute Miles		1064 miles
Nautical Miles		924 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 26 minutes

Kanainj Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - KNE to DRW Flight Path

Location of Kanainj Airport & Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Kanainj, Papua New Guinea and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KNE - DRW

Time difference between Kanainj (Papua New Guinea) and Darwin (Australia) is 0 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 0 Hours 30 Minutes behind Kanainj.

Location	Local Time
Kanainj (Papua New Guinea)	2025-12-16, 08:15:04 +10
Darwin (Australia)	2025-12-16, 07:45:04 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

Kanainj Airport (KNE / AYKJ) Kanainj, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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