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SDF to BWO: distance & flight time
Louisville (Louisville International Standiford Field) → Balakovo (Balakovo Airport)
5,614 mi
9,035 km · 4,879 nm
11h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,614 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 29m 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
- SDF — Louisville International Standiford Field · Louisville, United States
- BWO — Balakovo Airport · Balakovo, Russia
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 BWO
- RTW · Saratov Central Airport76 mi away
- PEZ · Penza Airport144 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SDF from BWO?
The flight distance from Louisville (SDF) to Balakovo (BWO) is 5,614 miles (9,035 km, 4,879 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SDF to BWO?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 29m 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 Balakovo?
Balakovo is 7 hours ahead of Louisville.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SDF to BWO?
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