BUD
Budapest
Hungary
8,882 km
5,519 miles
SDJ
Sendai
Japan
Distance
8,882 km
5,519 mi / 4,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
43°
northeast

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BUD SDJ
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Sendai Airport
IATA Code BUD SDJ
ICAO Code LHBP RJSS
City Budapest Sendai
Country Hungary Japan
Timezone Europe/Budapest Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 495 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 38.140000, 140.920000

Budapest (BUD) to Sendai (SDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan is 8,882 kilometers (5,519 miles / 4,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Hungary 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 20:01 in Budapest, it's 04:01 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 Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 324° (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 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Sendai Airport (SDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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