HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,620 km
4,735 miles
SDJ
Sendai
Japan
Distance
7,620 km
4,735 mi / 4,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
49°
northeast

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HEL SDJ
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Sendai Airport
IATA Code HEL SDJ
ICAO Code EFHK RJSS
City Helsinki Sendai
Country Finland Japan
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 179 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 38.140000, 140.920000

Helsinki (HEL) to Sendai (SDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan is 7,620 kilometers (4,735 miles / 4,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Finland 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 21:01 in Helsinki, it's 04:01 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 Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 331° (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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Sendai Airport (SDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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