Distance From Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport

The distance from Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak () to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 8062 miles or 12974 kilometers or 7001 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 Kowloon City ( Hong Kong ) to Louisville ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kowloon City and Louisville takes around 18 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak, Kowloon City, Hong Kong to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville, United States is 18 hours 32 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		12974 km
Statute Miles		8062 miles
Nautical Miles		7001 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 32 minutes

Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Flight Route Map - to SDF Flight Path

Location of Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak & Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kowloon City to Louisville nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kowloon City, Hong Kong and Louisville, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kowloon City, Hong Kong and Louisville, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SDF

Time difference between Kowloon City (Hong Kong) and Louisville (United States) is 13 Hours.
Louisville time is 13 Hours behind Kowloon City.

Location	Local Time
Kowloon City (Hong Kong)	2025-12-07, 22:22:02 HKT
Louisville (United States)	2025-12-07, 09:22:02 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

Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak ( / ) Kowloon City, Hong Kong

Destination

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