Distance From Qingdao Cangkou Air Base to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport

The distance from Qingdao Cangkou Air Base () to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 7037 miles or 11324 kilometers or 6111 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Qingdao ( China ) to Louisville ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Qingdao and Louisville takes around 16 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Qingdao Cangkou Air Base, Qingdao, China to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville, United States is 16 hours 10 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - SDF

Kilometers		11324 km
Statute Miles		7037 miles
Nautical Miles		6111 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 10 minutes

Qingdao Cangkou Air Base to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Flight Route Map - to SDF Flight Path

Location of Qingdao Cangkou Air Base & Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Qingdao to Louisville nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Qingdao, China and Louisville, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SDF

Time difference between Qingdao (China) and Louisville (United States) is 12 Hours.
Louisville time is 12 Hours behind Qingdao.

Location	Local Time
Qingdao (China)	2025-03-25, 15:18:15 CST
Louisville (United States)	2025-03-25, 03:18:15 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Qingdao Cangkou Air Base ( / ) Qingdao, China

Destination

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF / KSDF) Louisville, United States