DTW
Detroit
United States
10,022 km
6,227 miles
SDJ
Sendai
Japan
Distance
10,022 km
6,227 mi / 5,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
327°
north northwest

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DTW SDJ
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Sendai Airport
IATA Code DTW SDJ
ICAO Code KDTW RJSS
City Detroit Sendai
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 645 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 38.140000, 140.920000

Detroit (DTW) to Sendai (SDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan is 10,022 kilometers (6,227 miles / 5,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 United States with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:50 in Detroit, it's 22:50 in Sendai. With a 14-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 Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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