CTU
Chengdu
China
3,472 km
2,157 miles
SDJ
Sendai
Japan
Distance
3,472 km
2,157 mi / 1,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
66°
east northeast

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CTU SDJ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sendai Airport
IATA Code CTU SDJ
ICAO Code ZUUU RJSS
City Chengdu Sendai
Country China Japan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,625 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 38.140000, 140.920000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sendai (SDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan is 3,472 kilometers (2,157 miles / 1,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting China with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:19 in Chengdu, it's 00:19 in Sendai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,610 feet between the two airports. Sendai Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Sendai (SDJ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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