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SDF to DSN: distance & flight time
Louisville (Louisville International Standiford Field) → Dongsheng (Ordos Ejin Horo Airport)
6,980 mi
11,234 km · 6,066 nm
14h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,980 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 9m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SDF — Louisville International Standiford Field · Louisville, United States
- DSN — Ordos Ejin Horo Airport · Dongsheng, China
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 DSN
- BAV · Baotou Airport74 mi away
- UYN · Yulin Yuyang Airport79 mi away
- HET · Baita International Airport140 mi away
- LLV · Lüliang Airport143 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SDF from DSN?
The flight distance from Louisville (SDF) to Dongsheng (DSN) is 6,980 miles (11,234 km, 6,066 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SDF to DSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 9m 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 Dongsheng?
Dongsheng is 12 hours ahead of Louisville.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SDF to DSN?
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