Pyongyang to Sendai flights
Sendai lies 1,314 km (816 mi) east of Pyongyang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 26 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.
| Pyongyang | Sendai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | North Korea | Japan |
| Population | 3.2 million | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Pyongyang) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | FNJ, 22 km out | SDJ, 15 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Sendai
Crossing from North Korea into Japan: money changes from the Won to the Yen (JPY); traffic switches to the left; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +81; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Pyongyang
Pyongyang is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 12,475-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 Pyongyang?
1,314 km (816 mi) in a straight line, east of Pyongyang.
How long does it take to get from Pyongyang to Sendai by air?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pyongyang and Sendai?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Pyongyang to Sendai flights?
Typically Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Sendai Airport (SDJ); Sendai also has GAJ.
What currency do I need in Sendai?
The Yen (JPY).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.