DRW
Darwin
Australia
12,962 km
8,054 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
12,962 km
8,054 mi / 6,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DRW LAS
Airport Name Darwin International Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code DRW LAS
ICAO Code YPDN KLAS
City Darwin Las Vegas
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 103 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates -12.410000, 130.880000 36.080000, -115.150000

Darwin (DRW) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Darwin International Airport (DRW) in Darwin, Australia to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 12,962 kilometers (8,054 miles / 6,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:33 in Darwin, it's 18:03 in Las Vegas. With a 17.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,078 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits higher than Darwin International Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Darwin (DRW) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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