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PYK to SDF: distance & flight time
Karaj (Payam International Airport) → Louisville (Louisville International Standiford Field)
6,622 mi
10,657 km · 5,754 nm
13h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
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time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,622 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 27m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Both airports share the same local time, so schedules read exactly as flown.
The two airports
- PYK — Payam International Airport · Karaj, Iran
- 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 PYK
- THR · Mehrabad International Airport28 mi away
- IKA · Imam Khomeini International Airport31 mi away
- GZW · Qazvin Airport54 mi away
- NSH · Noshahr Airport71 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 PYK from SDF?
The flight distance from Karaj (PYK) to Louisville (SDF) is 6,622 miles (10,657 km, 5,754 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PYK to SDF?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 27m 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 PYK to SDF?
Nonstop service on PYK–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 13h 27m nonstop estimate.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PYK to SDF?
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Why are some PYK to SDF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain PYK–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.