RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
8,672 km
5,388 miles
SDJ
Sendai
Japan
Distance
8,672 km
5,388 mi / 4,682 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
53°
northeast

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RUH SDJ
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Sendai Airport
IATA Code RUH SDJ
ICAO Code OERK RJSS
City Riyadh Sendai
Country Saudi Arabia Japan
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,049 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 38.140000, 140.920000

Riyadh (RUH) to Sendai (SDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan is 8,672 kilometers (5,388 miles / 4,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:17 in Riyadh, it's 03:17 in Sendai. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,034 feet between the two airports. Sendai Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Sendai (SDJ) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Sendai Airport (SDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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