SDJ
Sendai
Japan
9,186 km
5,708 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
9,186 km
5,708 mi / 4,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
325°
northwest

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SDJ ZAG
Airport Name Sendai Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code SDJ ZAG
ICAO Code RJSS LDZA
City Sendai Zagreb
Country Japan Croatia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 15 ft 353 ft
Coordinates 38.140000, 140.920000 45.740000, 16.070000

Sendai (SDJ) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 9,186 kilometers (5,708 miles / 4,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Croatia. 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 00:22 in Sendai, it's 16:22 in Zagreb. With a 8-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 Zagreb (ZAG) to Sendai (SDJ) follows a heading of 41° (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 Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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