Distance From Sumburgh Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, LSI - CVG Distance

The distance from Sumburgh Airport (LSI) to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is 3721 miles or 5988 kilometers or 3231 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 Lerwick ( United Kingdom ) to Cincinnati / Covington ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lerwick and Cincinnati / Covington takes around 8 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport, Lerwick, United Kingdom to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, Cincinnati / Covington, United States is 8 hours 33 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 • LSI - CVG

Kilometers		5988 km
Statute Miles		3721 miles
Nautical Miles		3231 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 33 minutes

Sumburgh Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport Flight Route Map - LSI to CVG Flight Path

Location of Sumburgh Airport & Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lerwick to Cincinnati / Covington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lerwick, United Kingdom and Cincinnati / Covington, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Lerwick, United Kingdom and Cincinnati / Covington, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LSI - CVG

Time difference between Lerwick (United Kingdom) and Cincinnati / Covington (United States) is 5 Hours.
Cincinnati / Covington time is 5 Hours behind Lerwick.

Location	Local Time
Lerwick (United Kingdom)	2026-08-04, 01:00:16 BST
Cincinnati / Covington (United States)	2026-08-03, 20:00:16 EDT

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

Sumburgh Airport (LSI / EGPB) Lerwick, United Kingdom

Destination

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG / KCVG) Cincinnati / Covington, United States