Distance From Lihue Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, LIH - DRW Distance

The distance from Lihue Airport (LIH) to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 5289 miles or 8512 kilometers or 4593 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 Lihue ( United States ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lihue and Darwin takes around 12 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lihue Airport, Lihue, United States to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 12 hours 9 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 • LIH - DRW

Kilometers		8512 km
Statute Miles		5289 miles
Nautical Miles		4593 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 9 minutes

Lihue Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - LIH to DRW Flight Path

Location of Lihue Airport & Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Lihue, United States and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LIH - DRW

Time difference between Lihue (United States) and Darwin (Australia) is 19 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 19 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Lihue.

Location	Local Time
Lihue (United States)	2025-01-02, 16:24:42 HST
Darwin (Australia)	2025-01-03, 11:54:42 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

Lihue Airport (LIH / PHLI) Lihue, United States

Destination

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