Routes · From SYD

Sydney (SYD) to Darwin (DRW) flights

Nonstop from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.

Distance

3,154km

1,960 mi, great circle

Flying time

4h 25m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

2.6

average, November 2026

Airlines

passenger airlines

Airlines flying SYD to DRW

Route map

The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Both directions

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) · we don't have DRW's route list yet
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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Sydney to Darwin?

About 4h 25m gate to gate for the 3,154 km (1,960 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SYD to DRW?

Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia, with about 2.6 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).