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ZCL to SDF: distance & flight time
Zacatecas (General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport) → Louisville (Louisville International Standiford Field)
1,455 mi
2,342 km · 1,265 nm
3h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,455 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 38m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZCL — General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport · Zacatecas, Mexico
- 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 ZCL
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 ZCL from SDF?
The flight distance from Zacatecas (ZCL) to Louisville (SDF) is 1,455 miles (2,342 km, 1,265 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZCL to SDF?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 38m 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 Zacatecas and Louisville?
Louisville is 2 hours ahead of Zacatecas.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZCL to SDF?
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