Distance From Lake Cumberland Regional Airport to Cochin International Airport, SME - COK Distance

The distance from Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) to Cochin International Airport (COK) is 8951 miles or 14404 kilometers or 7773 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 Somerset ( United States ) to Kochi ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Somerset and Kochi takes around 20 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lake Cumberland Regional Airport, Somerset, United States to Cochin International Airport, Kochi, India is 20 hours 34 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 • SME - COK

Kilometers		14404 km
Statute Miles		8951 miles
Nautical Miles		7773 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 34 minutes

Lake Cumberland Regional Airport to Cochin International Airport Flight Route Map - SME to COK Flight Path

Location of Lake Cumberland Regional Airport & Cochin International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Somerset to Kochi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Somerset, United States and Kochi, India. .

Nonstop flight route between Somerset, United States and Kochi, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SME - COK

Time difference between Somerset (United States) and Kochi (India) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Kochi time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Somerset.

Location	Local Time
Somerset (United States)	2025-12-16, 07:12:18 EST
Kochi (India)	2025-12-16, 17:42:18 IST

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

Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME / KSME) Somerset, United States

Destination

Cochin International Airport (COK / VOCI) Kochi, India