Distance From Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, NEL - DRW Distance

The distance from Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (NEL) to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 9988 miles or 16074 kilometers or 8674 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 Lakehurst ( United States ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lakehurst and Darwin takes around 22 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport, Lakehurst, United States to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 22 hours 57 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 • NEL - DRW

Kilometers		16074 km
Statute Miles		9988 miles
Nautical Miles		8674 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 57 minutes

Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - NEL to DRW Flight Path

Location of Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport & Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Lakehurst, United States and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NEL - DRW

Time difference between Lakehurst (United States) and Darwin (Australia) is 14 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 14 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Lakehurst.

Location	Local Time
Lakehurst (United States)	2025-12-06, 00:46:13 EST
Darwin (Australia)	2025-12-06, 15:16:13 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

Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (NEL / KNEL) Lakehurst, United States

Destination

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