HNL
Honolulu
United States
6,082 km
3,779 miles
SDJ
Sendai
Japan
Distance
6,082 km
3,779 mi / 3,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
302°
west northwest

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HNL SDJ
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Sendai Airport
IATA Code HNL SDJ
ICAO Code PHNL RJSS
City Honolulu Sendai
Country United States Japan
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 13 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 38.140000, 140.920000

Honolulu (HNL) to Sendai (SDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan is 6,082 kilometers (3,779 miles / 3,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 United States with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:31 in Honolulu, it's 00:31 in Sendai. With a 19-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 Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Sendai Airport (SDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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