Distance From Sparwood Elk Valley Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin

The distance from Sparwood Elk Valley Airport () to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 7947 miles or 12789 kilometers or 6901 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 Sparwood ( Canada ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sparwood and Darwin takes around 18 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sparwood Elk Valley Airport, Sparwood, Canada to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 18 hours 16 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		12789 km
Statute Miles		7947 miles
Nautical Miles		6901 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 16 minutes

Sparwood Elk Valley Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - to DRW Flight Path

Location of Sparwood Elk Valley Airport & Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Sparwood, Canada and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DRW

Time difference between Sparwood (Canada) and Darwin (Australia) is 16 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 16 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Sparwood.

Location	Local Time
Sparwood (Canada)	2026-06-18, 13:53:32 MST
Darwin (Australia)	2026-06-19, 06:23:32 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

Sparwood Elk Valley Airport ( / CYSW) Sparwood, Canada

Destination

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