SDJ
Sendai Airport
Sendai · JapanICAO RJSS
Sendai Airport (SDJ) is an airport serving Sendai, Japan, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 38° 8' 22.9" N, 140° 55' 1.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 meters) above sea level. With 14 direct destinations served by 12 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Tokyo (GMT+9).
Destinations
14
Airlines
12
Elevation ft
15/ 5m
Asia/Tokyo
GMT+9
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Airport Details
IATA Code
SDJ
ICAO Code
RJSS
City
Sendai
Country
Japan
Elevation
15 ft
Local Time
01:26 AM (GMT+9)
Coordinates
Latitude:38.1397°
Longitude:140.9170°
Popular Routes from SDJ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS | Sapporo, Japan | 322 mi | 1h 7m | short-haul | 132 kg | View |
| FUK | Fukuoka, Japan | 665 mi | 1h 46m | short-haul | 273 kg | View |
| ITM | Osaka, Japan | 383 mi | 1h 13m | short-haul | 157 kg | View |
| GUM | Agana, Guam | 1,714 mi | 3h 55m | medium-haul | 430 kg | View |
| HIJ | Hiroshima, Japan | 514 mi | 1h 28m | short-haul | 211 kg | View |
| ICN | Seoul, South Korea | 792 mi | 2h 0m | short-haul | 325 kg | View |
| KMQ | Kanazawa, Japan | 276 mi | 1h 1m | short-haul | 113 kg | View |
| NGO | Nagoya, Japan | 322 mi | 1h 7m | short-haul | 132 kg | View |
| PVG | Shanghai, China | 1,188 mi | 2h 55m | medium-haul | 298 kg | View |
| TPE | Taipei, Taiwan | 1,463 mi | 3h 26m | medium-haul | 367 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SDJ
12 active airlines serving Sendai Airport.
Air China
CAChina
All Nippon Airways
NHJapan
Asiana Airlines
OZRepublic of Korea
EVA Air
BRTaiwan
Hawaiian Airlines
HAUnited States
Hokkaido International Airlines
HDJapan
Ibex Airlines
FWJapan
Japan Airlines
JLJapan
Japan Airlines Domestic
JLJapan
Peach Aviation
MMJapan
Skymark Airlines
BCJapan
United Airlines
UAUnited States
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Sendai Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Yamagata | Japan | 57 km |
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Fukushima | Japan | 110 km |
| Hanamaki Airport | HNA | Hanamaki | Japan | 144 km |
| Shonai Airport | SYO | Shonai | Japan | 124 km |
| Niigata Airport | KIJ | Niigata | Japan | 159 km |
| Akita Airport | AXT | Akita | Japan | 175 km |
| Hyakuri Airport | IBR | Ibaraki | Japan | 222 km |
| Odate Noshiro Airport | ONJ | Odate Noshiro | Japan | 233 km |
Other Airports in Japan
Akita Airport
AXTAkita
Amami Airport
ASJAmami
Aomori Airport
AOJAomori
Asahikawa Airport
AKJAsahikawa
Fukue Airport
FUJFukue
Fukuoka Airport
FUKFukuoka
Fukushima Airport
FKSFukushima
Hachijojima Airport
HACHachijojima
Hakodate Airport
HKDHakodate
Hanamaki Airport
HNAHanamaki
Hiroshima Airport
HIJHiroshima
Hyakuri Airport
IBRIbaraki
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 38° 8' 22.9" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 140° 55' 1.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 38.139702
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 140.917007
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- UTC Offset
- GMT+9
- Current Local Time
- 01:26 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 15 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 5 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Sendai Airport?
The IATA code for Sendai Airport is SDJ, and its ICAO code is RJSS. The airport is located in Sendai, Japan.
How many destinations can you fly to from SDJ?
There are 14 direct destinations available from Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan.
What airlines fly from SDJ?
There are 12 airlines operating from SDJ, including Air China, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, EVA Air, Hawaiian Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Sendai Airport in?
Sendai Airport is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone (GMT+9). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Sendai Airport?
Sendai Airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 meters) above sea level.
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