ATH
Athens
Greece
9,380 km
5,829 miles
SDJ
Sendai
Japan
Distance
9,380 km
5,829 mi / 5,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
45°
northeast

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ATH SDJ
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Sendai Airport
IATA Code ATH SDJ
ICAO Code LGAV RJSS
City Athens Sendai
Country Greece Japan
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 308 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 38.140000, 140.920000

Athens (ATH) to Sendai (SDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan is 9,380 kilometers (5,829 miles / 5,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Greece 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 12:30 in Athens, it's 19:30 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 Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 315° (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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Sendai Airport (SDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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