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SAN to SDJ: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Sendai (Sendai Airport)
5,431 mi
8,740 km · 4,719 nm
11h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,431 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 7m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, 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 SAN
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 SAN from SDJ?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Sendai (SDJ) is 5,431 miles (8,740 km, 4,719 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to SDJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 7m 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 San Diego and Sendai?
Sendai is 16 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to SDJ?
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