Sendai to Tsuchiura flights
Tsuchiura lies 249 km (155 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 4 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 | Tsuchiura | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.1 million | 144,399 |
| 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 | IBR, 21 km out |
| Postal codes | 294-0815–939-1351 | 300-0404 |
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 Tsuchiura
Tsuchiura is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ibaraki Airport (IBR), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,858 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Narita International Airport (NRT, 39 km), Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND, 71 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | 21 km (13 mi) | 8,858 ft | 105 ft |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | 39 km (24 mi) | 13,123 ft | 141 ft |
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | 71 km (44 mi) | 11,024 ft | 35 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tsuchiura from Sendai?
249 km (155 mi) in a straight line, south of Sendai.
How long does it take to get from Sendai to Tsuchiura by air?
About 1 h 4 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 Tsuchiura?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sendai to Tsuchiura flights?
Typically Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR); Tsuchiura also has NRT, HND.
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.