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Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW)
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is an international airport serving Darwin (Northern Territory), Australia. Its IATA code is DRW and its ICAO code is YPDN. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,354 m long.
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- ICAOYPDN
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- DRW
- ICAO code
- YPDN
- City
- Darwin
- Region / province
- Northern Territory
- Country / territory
- Australia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 12.4150° S, 130.8818° E
- Elevation
- 31 m (103 ft)
- Time zone
- Australia/Darwin (UTC+09:30)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,354 m (11,004 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,354 m11,004 ft | Asphalt |
| 18/36 | 1,524 m5,000 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
4,030 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h 30 min
Hanoi (HAN)
4,636 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 20 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
3,719 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h 10 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| A/D | 125.200 MHz |
| ARTC | 118.150 MHz |
| ATIS | 112.600 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 126.800 MHz |
| Departure DEP | 123.000 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.800 MHz |
| MISC | 897.400 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 133.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Darwin through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Australia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broome International Airport | BME | 1,114 km |
| Port Hedland International Airport | PHE | 1,578 km |
| Cairns International Airport | CNS | 1,674 km |
| Adelaide International Airport | ADL | 2,621 km |
| Perth International Airport | PER | 2,653 km |
| Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport | WTB | 2,750 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin?
The IATA code of Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is DRW and its ICAO code is YPDN. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin located?
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, at coordinates 12.4150° S, 130.8818° E and an elevation of 31 m (103 ft).
How far is Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 3,719 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 4,636 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 4,030 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 5 h 10 min.
How long is the runway at Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin?
The longest runway at Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is 3,354 m (11,004 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.