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LUM to SDF: distance & flight time
Luxi (Mangshi Airport) → Louisville (Louisville International Standiford Field)
8,104 mi
13,043 km · 7,043 nm
16h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,104 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 21m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LUM — Mangshi Airport · Luxi, China
- 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 LUM
- TCZ · Tengchong Tuofeng Airport37 mi away
- BSD · Baoshan Yunduan Airport60 mi away
- BMO · Banmaw Airport81 mi away
- CWJ · Cangyuan Washan Airport94 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 LUM from SDF?
The flight distance from Luxi (LUM) to Louisville (SDF) is 8,104 miles (13,043 km, 7,043 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LUM to SDF?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 21m 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 LUM to SDF?
Nonstop service on LUM–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 16h 21m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Luxi and Louisville?
Louisville is 12 hours behind Luxi.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LUM to SDF?
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Why are some LUM to SDF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LUM–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.