Distance From L. A. Times Costa Mesa Heliport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin

The distance from L. A. Times Costa Mesa Heliport () to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 7904 miles or 12721 kilometers or 6864 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 Costa Mesa ( United States ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Costa Mesa and Darwin takes around 18 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from L. A. Times Costa Mesa Heliport, Costa Mesa, United States to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 18 hours 10 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		12721 km
Statute Miles		7904 miles
Nautical Miles		6864 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 10 minutes

L. A. Times Costa Mesa Heliport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - to DRW Flight Path

Location of L. A. Times Costa Mesa Heliport & Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is given below.
Click the map to view Costa Mesa to Darwin nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Costa Mesa, United States and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DRW

Time difference between Costa Mesa (United States) and Darwin (Australia) is 17 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 17 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Costa Mesa.

Location	Local Time
Costa Mesa (United States)	2025-12-15, 23:15:58 PST
Darwin (Australia)	2025-12-16, 16:45:58 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

L. A. Times Costa Mesa Heliport ( / 1CA7) Costa Mesa, United States

Destination

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