Sendai to Chiba flights
Chiba lies 304 km (189 mi) south of Sendai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 8 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.
| Sendai | Chiba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.1 million | 979,768 |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | SDJ, 15 km out | HND, 30 km out |
| Postal codes | 294-0815–939-1351 | 427-0001 |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Chiba
Chiba is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 30 km (19 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, 31 km), Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 70 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | 30 km (19 mi) | 11,024 ft | 35 ft |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | 31 km (19 mi) | 13,123 ft | 141 ft |
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | 70 km (43 mi) | 8,858 ft | 105 ft |
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Staying in Chiba
Our booking partner lists 96 places to stay in Chiba. Of the 78 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (48), and 3 are five-star. Across 46 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 55,467 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Chiba from Sendai?
304 km (189 mi) in a straight line, south of Sendai.
How long does it take to get from Sendai to Chiba by air?
About 1 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sendai and Chiba?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sendai to Chiba flights?
Typically Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND); Chiba also has NRT, IBR.
Where can I stay in Chiba?
Our booking partner lists 96 places to stay in Chiba, 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.