MCO to SDF: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 1,158 km (720 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 55m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (SDF to MCO).
How far is it from Orlando to Louisville?
The great-circle distance between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 1,158 km (720 mi, 625 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from MCO to SDF?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SDF is roughly north of MCO.
How is the MCO to SDF route written in code?
The pair is written MCO-SDF in IATA codes and KMCO-KSDF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Orlando International Airport is MCO (KMCO), Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is SDF (KSDF).
| MCO | SDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Orlando International Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport |
| ICAO code | KMCO | KSDF |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 96 ft | 501 ft |
| Rank by connections | #52 | #363 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SDF sits 405 ft (123 m) higher than MCO, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MCO to SDF
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: DL, FL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Orlando from Louisville?
Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are 1,158 km (720 mi, 625 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MCO to SDF?
A typical nonstop flight between MCO and SDF takes about 1h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SDF from MCO?
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) lies roughly north of Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Which airlines fly MCO to SDF?
1 airline appear on the MCO-SDF route in the open dataset, including Southwest Airlines.
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