Sendai to Utsunomiya flights
Utsunomiya lies 208 km (129 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 1 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.
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| Sendai | Utsunomiya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.1 million | 518,757 |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) | 137 m (449 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | SDJ, 15 km out | IBR, 64 km out |
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 Utsunomiya
Utsunomiya is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ibaraki Airport (IBR), 64 km (40 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, 100 km), Fukushima Airport (FKS, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | 64 km (40 mi) | 8,858 ft | 105 ft |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | 100 km (62 mi) | 13,123 ft | 141 ft |
| Fukushima Airport (regional) | FKS | 88 km (55 mi) | 8,202 ft | 1,221 ft |
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Staying in Utsunomiya
Our booking partner lists 60 places to stay in Utsunomiya. Of the 44 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (30), and 1 are five-star. Across 30 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 19,785 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Utsunomiya from Sendai?
208 km (129 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sendai.
How long does it take to get from Sendai to Utsunomiya by air?
About 1 h 1 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 Utsunomiya?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sendai to Utsunomiya flights?
Typically Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR); Utsunomiya also has NRT, FKS.
Where can I stay in Utsunomiya?
Our booking partner lists 60 places to stay in Utsunomiya, 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.