Aihara to Sendai flights
Sendai lies 327 km (203 mi) north-east of Aihara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 10 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Aihara | Sendai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 725,493 | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 157 m (515 ft) | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 43 km out | SDJ, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 252-0141–871-0122 | 294-0815–939-1351 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Aihara
Aihara is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 43 km (27 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Narita International Airport (NRT, 99 km), Oshima Airport (OIM, 91 km).
Arriving in Sendai
Sendai is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sendai Airport (SDJ), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Yamagata Airport (GAJ, 46 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | 15 km (9 mi) | 9,842 ft | 15 ft |
| Yamagata Airport (regional) | GAJ | 46 km (29 mi) | 6,560 ft | 353 ft |
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Staying in Sendai
Our booking partner lists 143 places to stay in Sendai. Of the 137 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (80), and 2 are five-star. Across 86 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 125,673 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Sendai from Aihara?
327 km (203 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Aihara.
How long does it take to get from Aihara to Sendai by air?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Aihara and Sendai?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Aihara to Sendai flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Sendai Airport (SDJ); Sendai also has GAJ.
Where can I stay in Sendai?
Our booking partner lists 143 places to stay in Sendai, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.