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Airport Reference

Darwin International Airport (DRW)

Darwin, Australia

IATA CodeDRW
ICAO CodeYPDN
CityDarwin
CountryAustralia
Time ZoneAustralia/Darwin
Coordinates-12.4147, 130.8767
Elevation103 ft / 31 m above sea level
State/RegionNorthern-Territory

Booking Through DRW Across GDS Systems

The same availability check looks different depending on the GDS in front of you. Here's the pattern for a generic search into DRW, using DRW as the destination:

Amadeus:  AN15JULLHRDRW
Sabre:    A15JUNLHRDRW
Galileo:  A/15JUNLHRDRW

Swap in the actual origin code and date for a live search — the structure (date, then city pair) stays the same across systems.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)13,871 km / 8,619 mi≈ 16.3h nonstop
JFK (New York)16,061 km / 9,980 mi≈ 18.9h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)9,182 km / 5,705 mi≈ 10.8h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)3,340 km / 2,075 mi≈ 3.9h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)3,154 km / 1,960 mi≈ 3.7h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Connection Notes for DRW

Sydney is the closest of the listed hubs to DRW, at roughly 3.7 hours nonstop, while New York is the furthest, at roughly 18.9 hours. When an itinerary routes a client through DRW as a connection point rather than a final destination, it's worth confirming minimum connection time directly with the airport or airline — this varies by terminal and by whether the connection involves a change of airline alliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Darwin?

The main IATA airport code for Darwin is DRW — Darwin International Airport.

What time zone is Darwin International Airport in?

Darwin International Airport operates on Australia/Darwin time.

How does DRW appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, DRW appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...DRW... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

Which major hub is closest to DRW?

Of the reference hubs listed on this page, Sydney is the closest to DRW, at an estimated 3.7 hours nonstop flight time.

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