Distance From Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, PVG - DRW Distance

The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 3070 miles or 4940 kilometers or 2666 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 Shanghai (Pudong) ( China ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Pudong) and Darwin takes around 7 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai (Pudong), China to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 7 hours 3 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 • PVG - DRW

Kilometers		4940 km
Statute Miles		3070 miles
Nautical Miles		2666 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 3 minutes

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - PVG to DRW Flight Path

Location of Shanghai Pudong International Airport & Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is given below.
Click the map to view Shanghai (Pudong) to Darwin nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shanghai (Pudong), China and Darwin, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Shanghai (Pudong), China and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PVG - DRW

Time difference between Shanghai (Pudong) (China) and Darwin (Australia) is 1 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 1 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Shanghai (Pudong).

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Pudong) (China)	2025-12-15, 12:20:05 CST
Darwin (Australia)	2025-12-15, 13:50:05 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

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG / ZSPD) Shanghai (Pudong), China

Destination

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