Distance From Bekanbe Airfield to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport

The distance from Bekanbe Airfield () to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 5981 miles or 9626 kilometers or 5194 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 Akkeshi ( Japan ) to Louisville ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Akkeshi and Louisville takes around 13 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bekanbe Airfield, Akkeshi, Japan to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville, United States is 13 hours 45 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		9626 km
Statute Miles		5981 miles
Nautical Miles		5194 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 45 minutes

Bekanbe Airfield to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Flight Route Map - to SDF Flight Path

Location of Bekanbe Airfield & Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Akkeshi to Louisville nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Akkeshi, Japan and Louisville, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Akkeshi, Japan and Louisville, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SDF

Time difference between Akkeshi (Japan) and Louisville (United States) is 14 Hours.
Louisville time is 14 Hours behind Akkeshi.

Location	Local Time
Akkeshi (Japan)	2025-12-17, 05:09:29 JST
Louisville (United States)	2025-12-16, 15:09:29 EST

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

Bekanbe Airfield ( / ) Akkeshi, Japan

Destination

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