Distance From Lakefront Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, NEW - DRW Distance

The distance from Lakefront Airport (NEW) to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 9555 miles or 15377 kilometers or 8298 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 New Orleans ( United States ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New Orleans and Darwin takes around 21 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lakefront Airport, New Orleans, United States to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 21 hours 58 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 • NEW - DRW

Kilometers		15377 km
Statute Miles		9555 miles
Nautical Miles		8298 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 58 minutes

Lakefront Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - NEW to DRW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between New Orleans, United States and Darwin, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between New Orleans, United States and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NEW - DRW

Time difference between New Orleans (United States) and Darwin (Australia) is 13 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 13 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of New Orleans.

Location	Local Time
New Orleans (United States)	2026-05-01, 04:59:55 EDT
Darwin (Australia)	2026-05-01, 18:29:55 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

Lakefront Airport (NEW / KNEW) New Orleans, United States

Destination

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