Distance From Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, BKI - SDF Distance

The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 9084 miles or 14618 kilometers or 7888 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 Kota Kinabalu ( Malaysia ) to Louisville ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Kinabalu and Louisville takes around 20 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville, United States is 20 hours 52 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 • BKI - SDF

Kilometers		14618 km
Statute Miles		9084 miles
Nautical Miles		7888 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 52 minutes

Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Flight Route Map - BKI to SDF Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Louisville, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BKI - SDF

Time difference between Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) and Louisville (United States) is 13 Hours.
Louisville time is 13 Hours behind Kota Kinabalu.

Location	Local Time
Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)	2025-12-18, 08:48:47 +08
Louisville (United States)	2025-12-17, 19:48:47 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

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI / WBKK) Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Destination

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