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SDF to ZHY: distance & flight time
Louisville (Louisville International Standiford Field) → Zhongwei (Zhongwei Shapotou Airport)
7,157 mi
11,519 km · 6,220 nm
14h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,157 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 30m 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
- ZHY — Zhongwei Shapotou Airport · Zhongwei, 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 ZHY
- AXF · Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport85 mi away
- LHW · Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport112 mi away
- GYU · Guyuan Liupanshan Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SDF from ZHY?
The flight distance from Louisville (SDF) to Zhongwei (ZHY) is 7,157 miles (11,519 km, 6,220 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SDF to ZHY?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 30m 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 Zhongwei?
Zhongwei is 12 hours ahead of Louisville.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SDF to ZHY?
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