LAX
Los Angeles
United States
8,568 km
5,324 miles
SDJ
Sendai
Japan
Distance
8,568 km
5,324 mi / 4,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
308°
northwest

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LAX SDJ
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Sendai Airport
IATA Code LAX SDJ
ICAO Code KLAX RJSS
City Los Angeles Sendai
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 128 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 38.140000, 140.920000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Sendai (SDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan is 8,568 kilometers (5,324 miles / 4,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 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 03:30 in Los Angeles, it's 20:30 in Sendai. With a 17-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 Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sendai Airport (SDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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