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KHT to SDF: distance & flight time
Khost (Khost Airport) → Louisville (Louisville International Standiford Field)
7,255 mi
11,676 km · 6,305 nm
14h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,255 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 42m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KHT — Khost Airport · Khost, Afghanistan
- 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 KHT
- PAJ · Parachinar Airport40 mi away
- BNP · Bannu Airport42 mi away
- OAA · Shank Air Base65 mi away
- OAS · Sharana Airstrip66 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 KHT from SDF?
The flight distance from Khost (KHT) to Louisville (SDF) is 7,255 miles (11,676 km, 6,305 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KHT to SDF?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 42m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from KHT to SDF?
Nonstop service on KHT–SDF depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 14h 42m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Khost and Louisville?
Louisville is 8.5 hours behind Khost.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KHT to SDF?
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Why are some KHT to SDF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KHT–SDF tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.