Distance From Palmerston North Hospital Heliport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport

The distance from Palmerston North Hospital Heliport () to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 8246 miles or 13271 kilometers or 7161 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 Palmerston North ( New Zealand ) to Louisville ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Palmerston North and Louisville takes around 18 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Palmerston North Hospital Heliport, Palmerston North, New Zealand to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville, United States is 18 hours 57 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		13271 km
Statute Miles		8246 miles
Nautical Miles		7161 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 57 minutes

Palmerston North Hospital Heliport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Flight Route Map - to SDF Flight Path

Location of Palmerston North Hospital Heliport & Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Palmerston North to Louisville nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Palmerston North, New Zealand and Louisville, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Palmerston North, New Zealand and Louisville, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SDF

Time difference between Palmerston North (New Zealand) and Louisville (United States) is 18 Hours.
Louisville time is 18 Hours behind Palmerston North.

Location	Local Time
Palmerston North (New Zealand)	2025-12-17, 08:32:07 NZDT
Louisville (United States)	2025-12-16, 14:32:07 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

Palmerston North Hospital Heliport ( / NZJM) Palmerston North, New Zealand

Destination

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