Distance From Tanchon South Airstrip to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport

The distance from Tanchon South Airstrip () to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 6584 miles or 10596 kilometers or 5718 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 Tanchon ( North Korea ) to Louisville ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tanchon and Louisville takes around 15 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tanchon South Airstrip, Tanchon, North Korea to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville, United States is 15 hours 8 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		10596 km
Statute Miles		6584 miles
Nautical Miles		5718 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 8 minutes

Tanchon South Airstrip to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Flight Route Map - to SDF Flight Path

Location of Tanchon South Airstrip & Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Tanchon to Louisville nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Tanchon, North Korea and Louisville, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Tanchon, North Korea and Louisville, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SDF

Time difference between Tanchon (North Korea) and Louisville (United States) is 14 Hours.
Louisville time is 14 Hours behind Tanchon.

Location	Local Time
Tanchon (North Korea)	2025-12-17, 12:47:21 KST
Louisville (United States)	2025-12-16, 22:47:21 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

Tanchon South Airstrip ( / ) Tanchon, North Korea

Destination

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