HAM
Hamburg
Germany
8,778 km
5,455 miles
SDJ
Sendai
Japan
Distance
8,778 km
5,455 mi / 4,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
37°
northeast

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HAM SDJ
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Sendai Airport
IATA Code HAM SDJ
ICAO Code EDDH RJSS
City Hamburg Sendai
Country Germany Japan
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 53 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 38.140000, 140.920000

Hamburg (HAM) to Sendai (SDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan is 8,778 kilometers (5,455 miles / 4,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Germany 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 17:31 in Hamburg, it's 01:31 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 Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 333° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Sendai Airport (SDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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