Distance From San Francisco International Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, SFO - DRW Distance

The distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 7651 miles or 12313 kilometers or 6644 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 San Francisco ( United States ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Darwin takes around 17 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 17 hours 35 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 • SFO - DRW

Kilometers		12313 km
Statute Miles		7651 miles
Nautical Miles		6644 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 35 minutes

San Francisco International Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - SFO to DRW Flight Path

Location of San Francisco International Airport & Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is given below.
Click the map to view San Francisco to Darwin nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between San Francisco, United States and Darwin, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between San Francisco, United States and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SFO - DRW

Time difference between San Francisco (United States) and Darwin (Australia) is 16 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 16 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of San Francisco.

Location	Local Time
San Francisco (United States)	2025-05-14, 07:16:10 PDT
Darwin (Australia)	2025-05-14, 23:46:10 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

San Francisco International Airport (SFO / KSFO) San Francisco, United States

Destination

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