Distance From Sumbawanga Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, SUT - DRW Distance

The distance from Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 6719 miles or 10813 kilometers or 5835 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 Sumbawanga ( Tanzania ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sumbawanga and Darwin takes around 15 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sumbawanga Airport, Sumbawanga, Tanzania to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 15 hours 26 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 • SUT - DRW

Kilometers		10813 km
Statute Miles		6719 miles
Nautical Miles		5835 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 26 minutes

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

Location of Sumbawanga Airport & Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Sumbawanga, Tanzania and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SUT - DRW

Time difference between Sumbawanga (Tanzania) and Darwin (Australia) is 6 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 6 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Sumbawanga.

Location	Local Time
Sumbawanga (Tanzania)	2026-03-19, 03:23:30 EAT
Darwin (Australia)	2026-03-19, 09:53:30 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

Sumbawanga Airport (SUT / HTSU) Sumbawanga, Tanzania

Destination

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