Distance From Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, VNS - SDF Distance

The distance from Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 7979 miles or 12841 kilometers or 6929 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 Varanasi ( India ) to Louisville ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Varanasi and Louisville takes around 18 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, Varanasi, India to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville, United States is 18 hours 20 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 • VNS - SDF

Kilometers		12841 km
Statute Miles		7979 miles
Nautical Miles		6929 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 20 minutes

Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Flight Route Map - VNS to SDF Flight Path

Location of Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport & Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Varanasi to Louisville nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Varanasi, India and Louisville, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Varanasi, India and Louisville, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VNS - SDF

Time difference between Varanasi (India) and Louisville (United States) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Louisville time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes behind Varanasi.

Location	Local Time
Varanasi (India)	2025-12-14, 04:24:59 IST
Louisville (United States)	2025-12-13, 17:54:59 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

Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS / VEBN) Varanasi, India

Destination

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