Distance From Vaca Moo Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin

The distance from Vaca Moo Airport () to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 9188 miles or 14786 kilometers or 7979 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 Ben Wheeler ( United States ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ben Wheeler and Darwin takes around 21 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vaca Moo Airport, Ben Wheeler, United States to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 21 hours 7 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		14786 km
Statute Miles		9188 miles
Nautical Miles		7979 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 7 minutes

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

Location of Vaca Moo Airport & Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is given below.
Click the map to view Ben Wheeler to Darwin nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Ben Wheeler, United States and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DRW

Time difference between Ben Wheeler (United States) and Darwin (Australia) is 13 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 13 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Ben Wheeler.

Location	Local Time
Ben Wheeler (United States)	2026-06-17, 22:21:26 EDT
Darwin (Australia)	2026-06-18, 11:51:26 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

Vaca Moo Airport ( / ) Ben Wheeler, United States

Destination

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