Distance From Maeyama Heliport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin

The distance from Maeyama Heliport () to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 3412 miles or 5490 kilometers or 2963 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 Shimotsuma ( Japan ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shimotsuma and Darwin takes around 7 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Maeyama Heliport, Shimotsuma, Japan to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 7 hours 50 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		5490 km
Statute Miles		3412 miles
Nautical Miles		2963 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 50 minutes

Maeyama Heliport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - to DRW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Shimotsuma, Japan and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DRW

Time difference between Shimotsuma (Japan) and Darwin (Australia) is 0 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 0 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Shimotsuma.

Location	Local Time
Shimotsuma (Japan)	2026-03-20, 15:45:45 JST
Darwin (Australia)	2026-03-20, 16:15:45 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

Maeyama Heliport ( / ) Shimotsuma, Japan

Destination

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