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IAD to SDJ: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Sendai (Sendai Airport)
6,581 mi
10,591 km · 5,718 nm
13h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,581 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 22m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- SDJ — Sendai Airport · Sendai, Japan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near SDJ
- GAJ · Yamagata Airport35 mi away
- FKS · Fukushima Airport68 mi away
- SYO · Shonai Airport77 mi away
- HNA · Hanamaki Airport90 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from SDJ?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Sendai (SDJ) is 6,581 miles (10,591 km, 5,718 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to SDJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 22m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and Sendai?
Sendai is 13 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to SDJ?
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