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Flight Distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Darwin (DRW)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CPTFACT
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Great Circle Path
11,205 km6,962 miles • 6,050 NM
Destination Airport
YPDNDRW
Darwin, Australia
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin
Direct Distance
11,205 km
6,962 Statute Miles
6,050 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
13h 41m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,008 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
113° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
13h 41m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
12h 41m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
22h 3m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇿🇦 South Africa→🇦🇺 Australia
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- City / Country: Cape Town, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FACT
- Coordinates: -33.9740°, 18.6043°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 151 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW)
- City / Country: Darwin, Australia
- ICAO Code: YPDN
- Coordinates: -12.4150°, 130.8818°
- Timezone: Australia/Darwin
- Elevation: 103 ft
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