Distance From Rugao Air Base to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, RUG - SDF Distance

The distance from Rugao Air Base (RUG) to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 7286 miles or 11726 kilometers or 6327 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 Rugao ( China ) to Louisville ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rugao and Louisville takes around 16 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rugao Air Base, Rugao, China to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville, United States is 16 hours 45 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 • RUG - SDF

Kilometers		11726 km
Statute Miles		7286 miles
Nautical Miles		6327 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 45 minutes

Rugao Air Base to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Flight Route Map - RUG to SDF Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rugao, China and Louisville, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Rugao, China and Louisville, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RUG - SDF

Time difference between Rugao (China) and Louisville (United States) is 13 Hours.
Louisville time is 13 Hours behind Rugao.

Location	Local Time
Rugao (China)	2025-12-17, 12:44:54 CST
Louisville (United States)	2025-12-16, 23:44:54 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

Rugao Air Base (RUG / ZSRG) Rugao, China

Destination

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