LOU
Louisville
United States
6,738 km
4,187 miles
OSL
Oslo
Norway
Distance
6,738 km
4,187 mi / 3,638 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LOU OSL
Airport Name Bowman Field Oslo Gardermoen Airport
IATA Code LOU OSL
ICAO Code KLOU ENGM
City Louisville Oslo
Country United States Norway
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Oslo
Elevation 546 ft 681 ft
Coordinates 38.230000, -85.660000 60.190000, 11.100000

Louisville (LOU) to Oslo (OSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bowman Field (LOU) in Louisville, United States to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) in Oslo, Norway is 6,738 kilometers (4,187 miles / 3,638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Norway. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:47 in Louisville, it's 17:47 in Oslo. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Oslo (OSL) to Louisville (LOU) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bowman Field (LOU) and Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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