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SDF to MKY: distance & flight time
Louisville (Louisville International Standiford Field) → Mackay (Mackay Airport)
8,991 mi
14,470 km · 7,813 nm
18h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
8,991 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 6m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SDF — Louisville International Standiford Field · Louisville, United States
- MKY — Mackay Airport · Mackay, Australia
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 MKY
- BMP · Brampton Island Airport26 mi away
- HTI · Hamilton Island Airport58 mi away
- PPP · Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport62 mi away
- WSY · Whitsunday Island Airport68 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SDF from MKY?
The flight distance from Louisville (SDF) to Mackay (MKY) is 8,991 miles (14,470 km, 7,813 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SDF to MKY?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 6m 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 Mackay?
Mackay is 14 hours ahead of Louisville.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SDF to MKY?
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