DRW
Darwin International Airport
Darwin · AustraliaICAO YPDN
Darwin International Airport (DRW) is an airport serving Darwin, Australia, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 12° 24' 52.9" S, 130° 52' 37.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 103 feet (31 meters) above sea level. With 20 direct destinations served by 16 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Australia/Darwin (GMT+9:30).
Destinations
20
Airlines
16
Elevation ft
103/ 31m
Australia/Darwin
GMT+9:30
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Airport Details
IATA Code
DRW
ICAO Code
YPDN
City
Darwin
Country
Australia
Elevation
103 ft
Local Time
03:09 AM (GMT+9:30)
Coordinates
Latitude:-12.4147°
Longitude:130.8770°
Popular Routes from DRW
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNE | Brisbane, Australia | 1,771 mi | 4h 1m | medium-haul | 444 kg | View |
| SIN | Singapore, Singapore | 2,074 mi | 4h 36m | medium-haul | 521 kg | View |
| SYD | Sydney, Australia | 1,957 mi | 4h 22m | medium-haul | 491 kg | View |
| GOV | Gove, Australia | 402 mi | 1h 16m | short-haul | 165 kg | View |
| MEL | Melbourne, Australia | 1,941 mi | 4h 21m | medium-haul | 487 kg | View |
| ADL | Adelaide, Australia | 1,623 mi | 3h 44m | medium-haul | 407 kg | View |
| ASP | Alice Springs, Australia | 808 mi | 2h 2m | short-haul | 332 kg | View |
| BME | Broome, Australia | 691 mi | 1h 48m | short-haul | 284 kg | View |
| CNS | Cairns, Australia | 1,042 mi | 2h 38m | medium-haul | 262 kg | View |
| DIL | Dili, East Timor | 451 mi | 1h 21m | short-haul | 185 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at DRW
16 active airlines serving Darwin International Airport.
Aero-Service
BFRepublic of the Congo
Airnorth
TLAustralia
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Indonesia AirAsia
QZIndonesia
Jetstar Airways
JQAustralia
Jetstar Asia Airways
3KSingapore
Malaysia Airlines
MHMalaysia
Philippine Airlines
PRPhilippines
Qantas
QFAustralia
SilkAir
MISingapore
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
Tiger Airways Australia
TTAustralia
Trans Mediterranean Airlines
TLLebanon
Virgin Australia
VAAustralia
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Darwin International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maningrida Airport | MNG | Maningrida | Australia | 367 km |
| Milingimbi Airport | MGT | Milingimbi | Australia | 438 km |
| Saumlaki/Olilit Airport | SXK | Saumlaki | Indonesia | 492 km |
| Elcho Island Airport | ELC | Elcho Island | Australia | 513 km |
| Kununurra Airport | KNX | Kununurra | Australia | 440 km |
Other Airports in Australia
Adelaide International Airport
ADLAdelaide
Albany Airport
ALHAlbany
Albury Airport
ABXAlbury
Alice Springs Airport
ASPAlice Springs
Northern Peninsula Airport
ABMAmberley
Port Augusta Airport
PUGArgyle
Armidale Airport
ARMArmidale
Aurukun Airport
AUUAurukun
Avalon Airport
AVVAvalon
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
BNKBallina Byron Bay
Barcaldine Airport
BCIBarcaldine
Bathurst Airport
BHSBathurst
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 12° 24' 52.9" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 130° 52' 37.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -12.414700
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 130.876999
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Australia/Darwin
- UTC Offset
- GMT+9:30
- Current Local Time
- 03:09 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 103 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 31 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Darwin International Airport?
The IATA code for Darwin International Airport is DRW, and its ICAO code is YPDN. The airport is located in Darwin, Australia.
How many destinations can you fly to from DRW?
There are 20 direct destinations available from Darwin International Airport (DRW) in Darwin, Australia.
What airlines fly from DRW?
There are 16 airlines operating from DRW, including Aero-Service, Airnorth, American Airlines, Emirates, Indonesia AirAsia, and more.
What timezone is Darwin International Airport in?
Darwin International Airport is in the Australia/Darwin timezone (GMT+9:30). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Darwin International Airport?
Darwin International Airport sits at an elevation of 103 feet (31 meters) above sea level.
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