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SDF to GYD: distance & flight time
Louisville (Louisville International Standiford Field) → Baku (Heydar Aliyev International Airport)
6,327 mi
10,183 km · 5,498 nm
12h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,327 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 52m 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
- GYD — Heydar Aliyev International Airport · Baku, Azerbaijan
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 GYD
- ZXT · Zabrat Airport4 mi away
- GBB · Gabala International Airport125 mi away
- PFQ · Parsabade Moghan Airport129 mi away
- LLK · Lankaran International Airport136 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SDF from GYD?
The flight distance from Louisville (SDF) to Baku (GYD) is 6,327 miles (10,183 km, 5,498 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SDF to GYD?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 52m 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 Baku?
Baku is 8 hours ahead of Louisville.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SDF to GYD?
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