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VDA to SDF: distance & flight time
Ovda (Ovda International Airport) → Louisville (Louisville International Standiford Field)
6,373 mi
10,256 km · 5,538 nm
12h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,373 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 58m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VDA — Ovda International Airport · Ovda, Israel
- SDF — Louisville International Standiford Field · Louisville, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near VDA
- ETM · Ramon Airport16 mi away
- AQJ · Aqaba King Hussein International Airport23 mi away
- ETH · Eilat Airport26 mi away
- TCP · Taba International Airport26 mi away
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is VDA from SDF?
The flight distance from Ovda (VDA) to Louisville (SDF) is 6,373 miles (10,256 km, 5,538 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VDA to SDF?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 58m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from VDA to SDF?
Nonstop service on VDA–SDF depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 12h 58m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Ovda and Louisville?
Louisville is 7 hours behind Ovda.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VDA to SDF?
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Why are some VDA to SDF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain VDA–SDF tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.