Distance From Ruder Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin

The distance from Ruder Airport () to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 9311 miles or 14984 kilometers or 8086 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 Maple Park ( United States ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Maple Park and Darwin takes around 21 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ruder Airport, Maple Park, United States to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 21 hours 24 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		14984 km
Statute Miles		9311 miles
Nautical Miles		8086 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 24 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Maple Park, United States and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DRW

Time difference between Maple Park (United States) and Darwin (Australia) is 14 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 14 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Maple Park.

Location	Local Time
Maple Park (United States)	2026-08-03, 00:32:50 CDT
Darwin (Australia)	2026-08-03, 15:02:50 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

Ruder Airport ( / 59IL) Maple Park, United States

Destination

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