Distance From Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, NKG - DRW Distance

The distance from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 3153 miles or 5074 kilometers or 2738 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 Nanjing ( China ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nanjing and Darwin takes around 7 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 7 hours 14 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 • NKG - DRW

Kilometers		5074 km
Statute Miles		3153 miles
Nautical Miles		2738 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 14 minutes

Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - NKG to DRW Flight Path

Location of Nanjing Lukou International Airport & Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Nanjing, China and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKG - DRW

Time difference between Nanjing (China) and Darwin (Australia) is 1 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 1 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Nanjing.

Location	Local Time
Nanjing (China)	2026-11-03, 04:52:15 CST
Darwin (Australia)	2026-11-03, 06:22:15 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

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG / ZSNJ) Nanjing, China

Destination

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