CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
8,498 km
5,281 miles
SDJ
Sendai
Japan
Distance
8,498 km
5,281 mi / 4,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
39°
northeast

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CPH SDJ
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Sendai Airport
IATA Code CPH SDJ
ICAO Code EKCH RJSS
City Copenhagen Sendai
Country Denmark Japan
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 17 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 38.140000, 140.920000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Sendai (SDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan is 8,498 kilometers (5,281 miles / 4,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Denmark 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 11:24 in Copenhagen, it's 19:24 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 Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 333° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Sendai Airport (SDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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