There are 2 ways to get from Darwin to Mapoon by plane or car
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Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Mapoon is to drive which costs $500 - $750 and takes 2 days 4h.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Mapoon is to fly and drive which takes 11h 36m and costs $650 - $2,000.
The distance between Darwin and Mapoon is 1310 km. The road distance is 2619.6 km.
It takes approximately 11h 36m to get from Darwin to Mapoon, including transfers.
Mapoon is 30 min ahead of Darwin. It is currently 3:41 PM in Darwin and 4:11 PM in Mapoon.
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Mapoon is 2620 km. It takes approximately 2 days 4h to drive from Darwin to Mapoon.
What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Mapoon, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Darwin to Mapoon. However, you can take the line 10 bus to Casuarina Terminus, take the line 3 bus to Henry Wrigley Dr Airport Precinct, walk to Darwin International Airport (DRW) airport, fly to Weipa Airport (WEI), then drive to Mapoon. Alternatively, you can drive from Darwin to Mapoon in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Weipa Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $650–1,900
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Weipa Airport via Gove, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,100
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Weipa Airport via Alice Springs, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,200
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