RIX
Riga
Latvia
7,913 km
4,917 miles
SDJ
Sendai
Japan
Distance
7,913 km
4,917 mi / 4,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Riga
Heading
48°
northeast

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RIX SDJ
Airport Name Riga International Airport Sendai Airport
IATA Code RIX SDJ
ICAO Code EVRA RJSS
City Riga Sendai
Country Latvia Japan
Timezone Europe/Riga Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 36 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 38.140000, 140.920000

Riga (RIX) to Sendai (SDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan is 7,913 kilometers (4,917 miles / 4,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Latvia 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 01:31 in Riga, it's 08:31 in Sendai. With a 7-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 Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 329° (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 Riga International Airport (RIX) and Sendai Airport (SDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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