Sendai to Nagoya flights
Nagoya lies 492 km (306 mi) south-west 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 23 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 | Nagoya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.1 million | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | SDJ, 15 km out | NGO, 37 km out |
| Postal codes | 294-0815–939-1351 | 289-0116–952-0311 |
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 Nagoya
Nagoya is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base (NKM, 8 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chubu Centrair International Airport | NGO | 37 km (23 mi) | 11,483 ft | 15 ft |
| Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base (regional) | NKM | 8 km (5 mi) | 8,990 ft | 52 ft |
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Staying in Nagoya
Our booking partner lists 405 places to stay in Nagoya. Of the 360 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (223), and 8 are five-star. Across 192 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 299,183 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Nagoya from Sendai?
492 km (306 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sendai.
How long does it take to get from Sendai to Nagoya by air?
About 1 h 23 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 Nagoya?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sendai to Nagoya flights?
Typically Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO); Nagoya also has NKM.
Where can I stay in Nagoya?
Our booking partner lists 405 places to stay in Nagoya, 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.