Distance From Palmerston North Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, PMR - DRW Distance

The distance from Palmerston North Airport (PMR) to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 3323 miles or 5347 kilometers or 2885 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 Palmerston North ( New Zealand ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Palmerston North and Darwin takes around 7 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Palmerston North Airport, Palmerston North, New Zealand to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 7 hours 38 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 • PMR - DRW

Kilometers		5347 km
Statute Miles		3323 miles
Nautical Miles		2885 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 38 minutes

Palmerston North Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - PMR to DRW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Palmerston North, New Zealand and Darwin, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Palmerston North, New Zealand and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PMR - DRW

Time difference between Palmerston North (New Zealand) and Darwin (Australia) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes behind Palmerston North.

Location	Local Time
Palmerston North (New Zealand)	2026-03-19, 20:40:29 NZDT
Darwin (Australia)	2026-03-19, 17:10:29 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

Palmerston North Airport (PMR / NZPM) Palmerston North, New Zealand

Destination

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