Distance From Los Angeles County Fire Department Heliport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin

The distance from Los Angeles County Fire Department Heliport () to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 7850 miles or 12632 kilometers or 6817 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 Malibu ( United States ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malibu and Darwin takes around 18 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Los Angeles County Fire Department Heliport, Malibu, United States to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 18 hours 2 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		12632 km
Statute Miles		7850 miles
Nautical Miles		6817 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 2 minutes

Los Angeles County Fire Department Heliport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - to DRW Flight Path

Location of Los Angeles County Fire Department Heliport & Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is given below.
Click the map to view Malibu to Darwin nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Malibu, United States and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DRW

Time difference between Malibu (United States) and Darwin (Australia) is 16 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 16 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Malibu.

Location	Local Time
Malibu (United States)	2026-03-21, 19:53:27 PDT
Darwin (Australia)	2026-03-22, 12:23:27 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

Los Angeles County Fire Department Heliport ( / 1CA9) Malibu, United States

Destination

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