Distance From Whiteman Air Force Base to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, SZL - DRW Distance

The distance from Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL) to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 9171 miles or 14759 kilometers or 7964 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 Knob Noster ( United States ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Knob Noster and Darwin takes around 21 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Whiteman Air Force Base, Knob Noster, United States to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 21 hours 5 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 • SZL - DRW

Kilometers		14759 km
Statute Miles		9171 miles
Nautical Miles		7964 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 5 minutes

Whiteman Air Force Base to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - SZL to DRW Flight Path

Location of Whiteman Air Force Base & Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is given below.
Click the map to view Knob Noster to Darwin nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Knob Noster, United States and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SZL - DRW

Time difference between Knob Noster (United States) and Darwin (Australia) is 14 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 14 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Knob Noster.

Location	Local Time
Knob Noster (United States)	2025-12-05, 23:15:41 EST
Darwin (Australia)	2025-12-06, 13:45:41 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

Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL / KSZL) Knob Noster, United States

Destination

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