Distance From Makemo Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, MKP - DRW Distance

The distance from Makemo Airport (MKP) to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 5681 miles or 9142 kilometers or 4933 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 Makemo ( French Polynesia ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Makemo and Darwin takes around 13 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Makemo Airport, Makemo, French Polynesia to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 13 hours 3 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 • MKP - DRW

Kilometers		9142 km
Statute Miles		5681 miles
Nautical Miles		4933 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 3 minutes

Makemo Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - MKP to DRW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Makemo, French Polynesia and Darwin, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Makemo, French Polynesia and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MKP - DRW

Time difference between Makemo (French Polynesia) and Darwin (Australia) is 19 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 19 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Makemo.

Location	Local Time
Makemo (French Polynesia)	2026-09-13, 04:09:30 -10
Darwin (Australia)	2026-09-13, 23:39:30 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

Makemo Airport (MKP / NTGM) Makemo, French Polynesia

Destination

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