PVG
Shanghai
China
1,909 km
1,186 miles
SDJ
Sendai
Japan
Distance
1,909 km
1,186 mi / 1,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
61°
east northeast

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PVG SDJ
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Sendai Airport
IATA Code PVG SDJ
ICAO Code ZSPD RJSS
City Shanghai Sendai
Country China Japan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 13 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 38.140000, 140.920000

Shanghai (PVG) to Sendai (SDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan is 1,909 kilometers (1,186 miles / 1,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 22:17 in Shanghai, it's 23:17 in Sendai.

The return flight from Sendai (SDJ) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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