SDJ
Sendai
Japan
9,304 km
5,781 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,304 km
5,781 mi / 5,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
337°
north northwest

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SDJ STN
Airport Name Sendai Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code SDJ STN
ICAO Code RJSS EGSS
City Sendai London
Country Japan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/London
Elevation 15 ft 348 ft
Coordinates 38.140000, 140.920000 51.880000, 0.240000

Sendai (SDJ) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 9,304 kilometers (5,781 miles / 5,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Japan with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:33 in Sendai, it's 20:33 in London. With a 9-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 London (STN) to Sendai (SDJ) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Sendai Airport (SDJ) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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