BCN
Barcelona
Spain
10,245 km
6,366 miles
SDJ
Sendai
Japan
Distance
10,245 km
6,366 mi / 5,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
31°
north northeast

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BCN SDJ
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Sendai Airport
IATA Code BCN SDJ
ICAO Code LEBL RJSS
City Barcelona Sendai
Country Spain Japan
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 12 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 38.140000, 140.920000

Barcelona (BCN) to Sendai (SDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan is 10,245 kilometers (6,366 miles / 5,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Spain 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 14:49 in Barcelona, it's 22:49 in Sendai. 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 Sendai (SDJ) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Sendai Airport (SDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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