Distance From Ruckl Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin

The distance from Ruckl Airport () to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 8993 miles or 14472 kilometers or 7809 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 Council Bluffs ( United States ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Council Bluffs and Darwin takes around 20 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ruckl Airport, Council Bluffs, United States to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 20 hours 40 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 • - DRW

Kilometers		14472 km
Statute Miles		8993 miles
Nautical Miles		7809 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 40 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Council Bluffs, United States and Darwin, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Council Bluffs, United States and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DRW

Time difference between Council Bluffs (United States) and Darwin (Australia) is 15 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 15 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Council Bluffs.

Location	Local Time
Council Bluffs (United States)	2025-12-16, 06:08:16 CST
Darwin (Australia)	2025-12-16, 21:38:16 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

Ruckl Airport ( / IA35) Council Bluffs, United States

Destination

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