Distance From Wellington International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, WLG - SDF Distance

The distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 8315 miles or 13381 kilometers or 7221 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.

---

How long does it take to travel from Wellington ( New Zealand ) to Louisville ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wellington and Louisville takes around 19 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville, United States is 19 hours 6 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 • WLG - SDF

Kilometers		13381 km
Statute Miles		8315 miles
Nautical Miles		7221 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 6 minutes

Wellington International Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Flight Route Map - WLG to SDF Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • WLG - SDF

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

Location	Local Time
Wellington (New Zealand)	2025-12-18, 16:27:46 NZDT
Louisville (United States)	2025-12-17, 22:27:46 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

Wellington International Airport (WLG / NZWN) Wellington, New Zealand

Destination

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