SDJ
Sendai
Japan
7,713 km
4,793 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
7,713 km
4,793 mi / 4,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
40°
northeast

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SDJ YYC
Airport Name Sendai Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code SDJ YYC
ICAO Code RJSS CYYC
City Sendai Calgary
Country Japan Canada
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Edmonton
Elevation 15 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 38.140000, 140.920000 51.110000, -114.020000

Sendai (SDJ) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 7,713 kilometers (4,793 miles / 4,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:29 in Sendai, it's 08:29 in Calgary. With a 16-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 3,542 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Sendai Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Sendai (SDJ) follows a heading of 306° (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 Sendai Airport (SDJ) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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