Distance From Koggala Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, KCT - SDF Distance

The distance from Koggala Airport (KCT) to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 9256 miles or 14896 kilometers or 8038 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 Galle ( Sri Lanka ) to Louisville ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Galle and Louisville takes around 21 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Koggala Airport, Galle, Sri Lanka to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville, United States is 21 hours 16 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 • KCT - SDF

Kilometers		14896 km
Statute Miles		9256 miles
Nautical Miles		8038 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 16 minutes

Koggala Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Flight Route Map - KCT to SDF Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Galle, Sri Lanka and Louisville, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Galle, Sri Lanka and Louisville, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KCT - SDF

Time difference between Galle (Sri Lanka) and Louisville (United States) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Louisville time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes behind Galle.

Location	Local Time
Galle (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-15, 08:38:25 +0530
Louisville (United States)	2025-12-14, 22:08:25 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

Koggala Airport (KCT / VCCK) Galle, Sri Lanka

Destination

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