Distance From Nkaus Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, NKU - DRW Distance

The distance from Nkaus Airport (NKU) to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 6528 miles or 10506 kilometers or 5669 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 Nkaus ( Lesotho ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nkaus and Darwin takes around 15 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nkaus Airport, Nkaus, Lesotho to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 15 hours 0 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 • NKU - DRW

Kilometers		10506 km
Statute Miles		6528 miles
Nautical Miles		5669 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 0 minutes

Nkaus Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - NKU to DRW Flight Path

Location of Nkaus Airport & Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Nkaus, Lesotho and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKU - DRW

Time difference between Nkaus (Lesotho) and Darwin (Australia) is 7 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 7 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Nkaus.

Location	Local Time
Nkaus (Lesotho)	2025-12-16, 04:01:31 SAST
Darwin (Australia)	2025-12-16, 11:31:31 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

Nkaus Airport (NKU / FXNK) Nkaus, Lesotho

Destination

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