Flights to Sendai
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | 15 km (9 mi) | 9,842 ft | 15 ft |
| Yamagata Airport (regional) | GAJ | 46 km (29 mi) | 6,560 ft | 353 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,842 ft, SDJ handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 15 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Sendai
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sendai to Seoul | South Korea | 1,220 km (758 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Sendai to Harbin | China | 1,436 km (892 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Sendai to Tokyo | Japan | 305 km (190 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Sendai to Changchun | China | 1,442 km (896 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Sendai to Yokohama | Japan | 333 km (207 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Sendai to Busan | South Korea | 1,112 km (691 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Sendai to Pyongyang | North Korea | 1,314 km (816 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Sendai to Incheon | South Korea | 1,245 km (774 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Sendai to Osaka | Japan | 623 km (387 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Sendai to Daegu | South Korea | 1,120 km (696 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Sendai to Nagoya | Japan | 492 km (306 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Sendai to Sapporo | Japan | 535 km (333 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Sendai to Jilin | China | 1,348 km (838 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Sendai to Fukuoka | Japan | 1,073 km (667 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Sendai to Kawasaki | Japan | 322 km (200 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Sendai to Kobe | Japan | 645 km (401 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Sendai to Kyoto | Japan | 581 km (361 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Sendai to Daejeon | South Korea | 1,210 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Sendai to Gwangju | South Korea | 1,289 km (801 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Sendai to Fushun | China | 1,492 km (927 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Sendai to Saitama | Japan | 283 km (176 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Sendai to Suwon | South Korea | 1,222 km (759 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Sendai to Shanghai | China | 1,934 km (1,201 mi) | about 3 h 14 min |
| Sendai to Chongqing | China | 3,289 km (2,044 mi) | about 4 h 58 min |
| Sendai to Chengdu | China | 3,454 km (2,146 mi) | about 5 h 11 min |
| Sendai to Beijing | China | 2,113 km (1,313 mi) | about 3 h 28 min |
| Sendai to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,820 km (5,481 mi) | about 12 h 3 min |
| Sendai to Tianjin | China | 2,052 km (1,275 mi) | about 3 h 23 min |
| Sendai to Wuhan | China | 2,574 km (1,600 mi) | about 4 h 3 min |
| Sendai to Lahore | Pakistan | 5,981 km (3,717 mi) | about 8 h 25 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Sendai?
Sendai Airport (SDJ) is the closest large airport at 15 km (9 mi). The others, GAJ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SDJ from Sendai city centre?
15 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Sendai on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.