Distance From Pilot Station Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, PQS - DRW Distance

The distance from Pilot Station Airport (PQS) to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 6236 miles or 10036 kilometers or 5416 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 Pilot Station ( United States ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pilot Station and Darwin takes around 14 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Pilot Station Airport, Pilot Station, United States to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 14 hours 20 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 • PQS - DRW

Kilometers		10036 km
Statute Miles		6236 miles
Nautical Miles		5416 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 20 minutes

Pilot Station Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - PQS to DRW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Pilot Station, United States and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PQS - DRW

Time difference between Pilot Station (United States) and Darwin (Australia) is 17 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 17 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Pilot Station.

Location	Local Time
Pilot Station (United States)	2026-06-18, 23:16:52 AKDT
Darwin (Australia)	2026-06-19, 16:46:52 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

Pilot Station Airport (PQS / ) Pilot Station, United States

Destination

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