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SDF to AZI: distance & flight time
Louisville (Louisville International Standiford Field) → Abu Dhabi (Bateen Airport)
7,401 mi
11,910 km · 6,431 nm
14h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,401 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 59m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SDF — Louisville International Standiford Field · Louisville, United States
- AZI — Bateen Airport · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near AZI
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport12 mi away
- DHF · Al Dhafra Air Base14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport80 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport55 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SDF from AZI?
The flight distance from Louisville (SDF) to Abu Dhabi (AZI) is 7,401 miles (11,910 km, 6,431 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SDF to AZI?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 59m 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 Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 8 hours ahead of Louisville.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SDF to AZI?
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