Distance From Almirante Padilla Airport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, RCH - OKA Distance

The distance from Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base (OKA) is 9487 miles or 15267 kilometers or 8238 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 Riohacha ( Colombia ) to Naha ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riohacha and Naha takes around 21 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Almirante Padilla Airport, Riohacha, Colombia to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, Naha, Japan is 21 hours 48 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 • RCH - OKA

Kilometers		15267 km
Statute Miles		9487 miles
Nautical Miles		8238 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 48 minutes

Almirante Padilla Airport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base Flight Route Map - RCH to OKA Flight Path

Location of Almirante Padilla Airport & Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base is given below.
Click the map to view Riohacha to Naha nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Riohacha, Colombia and Naha, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RCH - OKA

Time difference between Riohacha (Colombia) and Naha (Japan) is 14 Hours.
Naha time is 14 Hours ahead of Riohacha.

Location	Local Time
Riohacha (Colombia)	2026-10-27, 09:00:00 -05
Naha (Japan)	2026-10-27, 23:00:00 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

Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH / SKRH) Riohacha, Colombia

Destination

Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base (OKA / ROAH) Naha, Japan