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LOU to RTW: distance & flight time
Louisville (Bowman Field) → Saratov (Saratov Central Airport)
5,583 mi
8,985 km · 4,852 nm
11h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,583 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 25m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LOU — Bowman Field · Louisville, United States
- RTW — Saratov Central Airport · Saratov, Russia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LOU
- SDF · Louisville International Standiford Field5 mi away
- FTK · Godman Army Air Field28 mi away
- FFT · Capital City Airport41 mi away
- LEX · Blue Grass Airport59 mi away
Near RTW
- BWO · Balakovo Airport76 mi away
- PEZ · Penza Airport115 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LOU from RTW?
The flight distance from Louisville (LOU) to Saratov (RTW) is 5,583 miles (8,985 km, 4,852 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LOU to RTW?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 25m 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 Louisville and Saratov?
Saratov is 7 hours ahead of Louisville.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LOU to RTW?
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