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Flight Distance from Houston (IAH) to Darwin (DRW)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
IAHKIAH
Houston, United States
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Great Circle Path
14,883 km9,248 miles • 8,036 NM
Destination Airport
YPDNDRW
Darwin, Australia
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin
Direct Distance
14,883 km
9,248 Statute Miles
8,036 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
18h 1m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,339 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
282° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
18h 1m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
16h 41m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
29h 7m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🇦🇺 Australia
Allowed Stay90 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) required.
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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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- City / Country: Houston, United States
- ICAO Code: KIAH
- Coordinates: 29.9844°, -95.3414°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 97 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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