MIA
Miami
United States
11,709 km
7,276 miles
SDJ
Sendai
Japan
Distance
11,709 km
7,276 mi / 6,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
328°
north northwest

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MIA SDJ
Airport Name Miami International Airport Sendai Airport
IATA Code MIA SDJ
ICAO Code KMIA RJSS
City Miami Sendai
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 9 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 25.800000, -80.290000 38.140000, 140.920000

Miami (MIA) to Sendai (SDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States to Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan is 11,709 kilometers (7,276 miles / 6,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 04:02 in Miami, it's 18:02 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 Miami (MIA) follows a heading of 38° (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 Miami International Airport (MIA) and Sendai Airport (SDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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