Sendai to Ōta flights
Ōta lies 318 km (197 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 9 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 | Ōta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.1 million | 748,081 |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | SDJ, 15 km out | HND, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 294-0815–939-1351 | 025-0037–988-0082 |
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 Ōta
Ōta is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 7 km (4 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, 65 km), Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 93 km), Oshima Airport (OIM, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | 7 km (4 mi) | 11,024 ft | 35 ft |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | 65 km (40 mi) | 13,123 ft | 141 ft |
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | 93 km (58 mi) | 8,858 ft | 105 ft |
| Oshima Airport (regional) | OIM | 92 km (57 mi) | 5,905 ft | 130 ft |
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Staying in Ōta
Our booking partner lists 8 places to stay in Ota. Of the 8 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (6). Guests have left 1,951 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ōta from Sendai?
318 km (197 mi) in a straight line, south of Sendai.
How long does it take to get from Sendai to Ōta by air?
About 1 h 9 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 Ōta?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sendai to Ōta flights?
Typically Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND); Ōta also has NRT, IBR, OIM.
Where can I stay in Ōta?
Our booking partner lists 8 places to stay in Ota, 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.