DUS
Dusseldorf
Germany
9,117 km
5,665 miles
SDJ
Sendai
Japan
Distance
9,117 km
5,665 mi / 4,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
35°
northeast

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DUS SDJ
Airport Name Dusseldorf International Airport Sendai Airport
IATA Code DUS SDJ
ICAO Code EDDL RJSS
City Dusseldorf Sendai
Country Germany Japan
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 147 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 51.290000, 6.770000 38.140000, 140.920000

Dusseldorf (DUS) to Sendai (SDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) in Dusseldorf, Germany to Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan is 9,117 kilometers (5,665 miles / 4,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Germany 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 17:09 in Dusseldorf, it's 01:09 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 Dusseldorf (DUS) 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 Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Sendai Airport (SDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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