Distance From Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, YOW - DRW Distance

The distance from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 9680 miles or 15578 kilometers or 8406 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 Ottawa ( Canada ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ottawa and Darwin takes around 22 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 22 hours 15 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 • YOW - DRW

Kilometers		15578 km
Statute Miles		9680 miles
Nautical Miles		8406 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 15 minutes

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - YOW to DRW Flight Path

Location of Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport & Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Ottawa, Canada and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YOW - DRW

Time difference between Ottawa (Canada) and Darwin (Australia) is 14 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 14 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Ottawa.

Location	Local Time
Ottawa (Canada)	2025-12-15, 03:51:50 EST
Darwin (Australia)	2025-12-15, 18:21:50 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

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW / CYOW) Ottawa, Canada

Destination

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