Distance From San Diego Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin

The distance from San Diego Airport () to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 8634 miles or 13894 kilometers or 7498 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 Santiago Papasquiaro ( Mexico ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santiago Papasquiaro and Darwin takes around 19 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Diego Airport, Santiago Papasquiaro, Mexico to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 19 hours 50 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		13894 km
Statute Miles		8634 miles
Nautical Miles		7498 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 50 minutes

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

Location of San Diego Airport & Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is given below.
Click the map to view Santiago Papasquiaro to Darwin nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Santiago Papasquiaro, Mexico and Darwin, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Santiago Papasquiaro, Mexico and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DRW

Time difference between Santiago Papasquiaro (Mexico) and Darwin (Australia) is 16 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 16 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Santiago Papasquiaro.

Location	Local Time
Santiago Papasquiaro (Mexico)	2025-12-14, 08:00:28 MST
Darwin (Australia)	2025-12-15, 00:30:28 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

San Diego Airport ( / ) Santiago Papasquiaro, Mexico

Destination

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