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IES to SDF: distance & flight time
Riesa (Riesa-Göhlis Airport) → Louisville (Louisville International Standiford Field)
4,569 mi
7,354 km · 3,971 nm
9h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,569 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 26m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IES — Riesa-Göhlis Airport · Riesa, Germany
- SDF — Louisville International Standiford Field · Louisville, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IES
- DRS · Dresden Airport21 mi away
- AOC · Altenburg-Nobitz Airport43 mi away
- LEJ · Leipzig/Halle Airport49 mi away
- QXH · Schönhagen Airport63 mi away
Near SDF
- LOU · Bowman Field5 mi away
- FTK · Godman Army Air Field22 mi away
- FFT · Capital City Airport45 mi away
- LEX · Blue Grass Airport62 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IES from SDF?
The flight distance from Riesa (IES) to Louisville (SDF) is 4,569 miles (7,354 km, 3,971 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IES to SDF?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 26m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Riesa and Louisville?
Louisville is 6 hours behind Riesa.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IES to SDF?
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