Distance From Kauehi Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, KHZ - DRW Distance

The distance from Kauehi Airport (KHZ) to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 5595 miles or 9004 kilometers or 4859 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 Kauehi ( French Polynesia ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kauehi and Darwin takes around 12 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kauehi Airport, Kauehi, French Polynesia to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 12 hours 51 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 • KHZ - DRW

Kilometers		9004 km
Statute Miles		5595 miles
Nautical Miles		4859 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 51 minutes

Kauehi Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - KHZ to DRW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kauehi, French Polynesia and Darwin, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Kauehi, French Polynesia and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KHZ - DRW

Time difference between Kauehi (French Polynesia) and Darwin (Australia) is 19 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 19 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Kauehi.

Location	Local Time
Kauehi (French Polynesia)	2026-03-17, 19:07:09 -10
Darwin (Australia)	2026-03-18, 14:37:09 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

Kauehi Airport (KHZ / NTKA) Kauehi, French Polynesia

Destination

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