Nonstop flight route between Louisville, Kentucky, United States and Osh, Kyrgyzstan:
Departure Airport:
(38°13'41"N by 85°39'48"W)
Arrival Airport:
(40°36'32"N by 72°47'35"E)
Distance from LOU to OSS:
6,822.23 miles (10,979.29 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Bowman Field (LOU), Louisville, Kentucky, United States and Osh International Airport (OSS), Osh, Kyrgyzstan would travel a Great Circle distance of 6,822 miles (or 10,979 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between Bowman Field and Osh International Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Bowman Field and Osh International Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | LOU / KLOU |
| Airport Name: | Bowman Field |
| Location: | Louisville, Kentucky, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 38°13'41"N by 85°39'48"W |
| Area Served: | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Operator/Owner: | Louisville Regional Airport Authority (LRAA) |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 546 feet (166 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from LOU |
| More Information: | LOU Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | OSS / UAFO |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Osh, Kyrgyzstan |
| GPS Coordinates: | 40°36'32"N by 72°47'35"E |
| Area Served: | Osh |
| Operator/Owner: | Government |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 2927 feet (892 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from OSS |
| More Information: | OSS Maps & Info |
Facts about Bowman Field (LOU):
- The furthest airport from Bowman Field (LOU) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,243 miles (18,093 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- The closest airport to Bowman Field (LOU) is Louisville International Airport (SDF), which is located only 5 miles (9 kilometers) SW of LOU.
- Bowman Field is a public airport five miles southeast of downtown Louisville, in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Bowman Field (LOU) has 2 runways.
- Bowman Field is surrounded by tree-lined suburban neighborhoods, but accidents are relatively rare.
- Because of Bowman Field's relatively low elevation of 546 feet, planes can take off or land at Bowman Field at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- During World War II, Bowman Field was one of the nation's most important training bases as well as the nation's busiest airport.
- Charles Lindbergh landed the Spirit of St.
- Bowman Field is operated by the Louisville Regional Airport Authority, which also operates Louisville International Airport.
Facts about Osh International Airport (OSS):
- International arrivals with questions concerning their entry into the country may call the border service's Southern Regional Administration at 7-25-25.
- The closest airport to Osh International Airport (OSS) is Andizhan International Airport (AZN), which is located 27 miles (44 kilometers) WNW of OSS.
- Osh International Airport (OSS) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Osh International Airport (OSS) is Mataveri International Airport (IPC), which is located 11,499 miles (18,506 kilometers) away in Easter Island, Chile.
- In addition to being known as "Osh International Airport", other names for OSS include "Ош эл аралык аэропорту", "OSS (ОШШ)" and "UCFO".
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 5.43 miles (8.74 km) SW | Louisville International Airport (SDF) | Louisville, Kentucky, United States |     |
| 2 | 27.82 miles (44.78 km) SW | Godman Army Airfield (FTK) | Fort Knox, Kentucky, United States | |
| 3 | 29.94 miles (48.18 km) SSE | Samuels Field (BRY) | Bardstown, Kentucky, United States | |
| 4 | 38.29 miles (61.63 km) NNE | Madison Municipal Airport (MDN) | Madison, Indiana, United States | |
| 5 | 40.06 miles (64.47 km) SSW | Addington Field (EKX) | Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States | |
| 6 | 41.25 miles (66.39 km) E | Capital City Airport (FFT) | Frankfort, Kentucky, United States | |
| 7 | 49.92 miles (80.33 km) NNW | Freeman Municipal Airport (SER) | Seymour, Indiana, United States | |
| 8 | 56.12 miles (90.31 km) WNW | French Lick Municipal Airport (FRH) | French Lick, Indiana, United States | |
| 9 | 58.99 miles (94.94 km) ESE | Blue Grass Airport (LEX) | Lexington, Kentucky, United States | |
| 10 | 59.77 miles (96.19 km) NW | Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) | Bedford, Indiana, United States | |
| 11 | 70.02 miles (112.69 km) W | Huntingburg Airport (HNB) | Huntingburg, Indiana, United States | |
| 12 | 72.53 miles (116.72 km) N | Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) | Columbus, Indiana, United States | |
| 13 | 78.13 miles (125.74 km) NE | Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) | Hebron, Kentucky (near Cincinnati), United States | |
| 14 | 81.64 miles (131.39 km) NW | Monroe County Airport (BMG) | Bloomington, Indiana, United States | |
| 15 | 84.17 miles (135.47 km) S | Glasgow Municipal Airport (GLW) | Glasgow, Kentucky, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,242.73 miles (18,093.38 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,220.68 miles (18,057.89 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,198.06 miles (18,021.48 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,194.51 miles (18,015.77 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,167.22 miles (17,971.86 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,151.87 miles (17,947.15 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,142.66 miles (17,932.33 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,137.10 miles (17,923.39 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,118.61 miles (17,893.63 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,099.63 miles (17,863.09 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,098.81 miles (17,861.76 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,076.09 miles (17,825.19 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,047.91 miles (17,779.84 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,045.70 miles (17,776.29 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,029.14 miles (17,749.63 km) WSW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 27.42 miles (44.13 km) WNW | Andizhan International Airport (AZN) | Andizhan, Uzbekistan | |
| 2 | 57.72 miles (92.89 km) WSW | Fergana International Airport (FEG) | Fergana, Uzbekistan | |
| 3 | 165.24 miles (265.93 km) W | Khujand International Airport (LBD) | Khujand, Tajikistan | |
| 4 | 173.06 miles (278.51 km) NNW | Taraz Airport (DMB) | Taraz (formerly Dzhambul and Aulie-Ata), Kazakhstan | |
| 5 | 179.93 miles (289.57 km) SW | Darwaz Airport (DAZ) | Darwaz, Badakhshan, Afghanistan | |
| 6 | 185.81 miles (299.03 km) ESE | Kashgar Airport (KHG) | Kashgar, Xinjiang, China | |
| 7 | 188.70 miles (303.69 km) WNW | Tashkent International Airport (TAS) | Tashkent, Uzbekistan | |
| 8 | 190.33 miles (306.31 km) NNE | Manas International Airport (FRU) | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | |
| 9 | 210.20 miles (338.29 km) NW | Shymkent International Airport (CIT) | Shymkent, Kazakhstan | |
| 10 | 221.33 miles (356.20 km) SSW | Sheghnan Airport (SGA) | Sheghnan, Afghanistan | |
| 11 | 233.38 miles (375.59 km) SW | Khwahan Airport (KWH) | Khwahan, Afghanistan | |
| 12 | 255.60 miles (411.34 km) WSW | Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) | Dushanbe, Tajikistan | |
| 13 | 270.21 miles (434.86 km) SSW | Fayzabad Airport د فیض اباد هوائی ډګر (FBD) | Fayzabad, Badakhshan, Afghanistan | |
| 14 | 289.23 miles (465.46 km) NE | Almaty International Airport (ALA) | Almaty, Kazakhstan | |
| 15 | 318.14 miles (511.99 km) SW | Taloqan Airport (TQN) | Taloqan, Afghanistan | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,499.34 miles (18,506.35 km) S | Mataveri International Airport (IPC) | Easter Island, Chile | |
| 2 | 10,714.40 miles (17,243.12 km) WSW | Gamboa Airport (WCA) | Castro, Chile | |
| 3 | 10,710.11 miles (17,236.20 km) WSW | Mocopulli Airport (MHC) | Castro, Los Lagos, Chile | |
| 4 | 10,710.08 miles (17,236.15 km) WSW | Pupelde Airfield (ZUD) | Ancud, Los Lagos Region, Chile | |
| 5 | 10,670.01 miles (17,171.68 km) WSW | Cochrane Airfield (LGR) | Cochrane, Chile | |
| 6 | 10,669.25 miles (17,170.45 km) WSW | El Tepual International Airport (PMC) | Puerto Montt, Chile | |
| 7 | 10,664.09 miles (17,162.14 km) WSW | Frutillar Airport (FRT) | Frutillar, Chile | |
| 8 | 10,663.87 miles (17,161.80 km) WSW | Chaitén Airfield (WCH) | Chaitén, Los Lagos, Chile | |
| 9 | 10,657.17 miles (17,151.01 km) WSW | Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport (ZOS) | Osorno, Chile | |
| 10 | 10,647.78 miles (17,135.89 km) WSW | Teniente Vidal Airfield (GXQ) | Coyhaique, Chile | |
| 11 | 10,644.37 miles (17,130.42 km) W | Pichoy Airport (ZAL) | Valdivia, Chile | |
| 12 | 10,637.22 miles (17,118.90 km) WSW | Lago Argentino Airport (ING) | El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina | |
| 13 | 10,631.26 miles (17,109.31 km) SW | Teniente Julio Gallardo Airfield (PNT) | Puerto Natales, Chile | |
| 14 | 10,628.46 miles (17,104.80 km) WSW | Chile Chico Airfield (CCH) | Chile Chico, Aisén Region, Chile | |
| 15 | 10,628.20 miles (17,104.39 km) WSW | Balmaceda Airport (BBA) | Balmaceda, Chile | |