Distance From Riffa Air Base to Sendai Airport

The distance from Riffa Air Base () to Sendai Airport (SDJ) is 5146 miles or 8282 kilometers or 4469 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Riffa ( Bahrain ) to Natori ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riffa and Natori takes around 11 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riffa Air Base, Riffa, Bahrain to Sendai Airport, Natori, Japan is 11 hours 49 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - SDJ

Kilometers		8282 km
Statute Miles		5146 miles
Nautical Miles		4469 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 49 minutes

Riffa Air Base to Sendai Airport Flight Route Map - to SDJ Flight Path

Location of Riffa Air Base & Sendai Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Riffa to Natori nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Riffa, Bahrain and Natori, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Riffa, Bahrain and Natori, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SDJ

Time difference between Riffa (Bahrain) and Natori (Japan) is 6 Hours.
Natori time is 6 Hours ahead of Riffa.

Location	Local Time
Riffa (Bahrain)	2026-06-16, 12:16:34 +03
Natori (Japan)	2026-06-16, 18:16:34 JST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Riffa Air Base ( / ) Riffa, Bahrain

Destination

Sendai Airport (SDJ / RJSS) Natori, Japan