BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,242 km
5,743 miles
SDJ
Sendai
Japan
Distance
9,242 km
5,743 mi / 4,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
33°
north northeast

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BRU SDJ
Airport Name Brussels Airport Sendai Airport
IATA Code BRU SDJ
ICAO Code EBBR RJSS
City Brussels Sendai
Country Belgium Japan
Timezone Europe/Brussels Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 184 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 38.140000, 140.920000

Brussels (BRU) to Sendai (SDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan is 9,242 kilometers (5,743 miles / 4,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Belgium with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:28 in Brussels, it's 03:28 in Sendai. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sendai (SDJ) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Brussels Airport (BRU) and Sendai Airport (SDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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