Distance From Arawa Airport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, RAW - OKA Distance

The distance from Arawa Airport (RAW) to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base (OKA) is 2919 miles or 4697 kilometers or 2535 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 Arawa ( Papua New Guinea ) to Naha ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arawa and Naha takes around 6 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Arawa Airport, Arawa, Papua New Guinea to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, Naha, Japan is 6 hours 42 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 • RAW - OKA

Kilometers		4697 km
Statute Miles		2919 miles
Nautical Miles		2535 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 42 minutes

Arawa Airport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base Flight Route Map - RAW to OKA Flight Path

Location of Arawa Airport & Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Arawa, Papua New Guinea and Naha, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RAW - OKA

Time difference between Arawa (Papua New Guinea) and Naha (Japan) is 2 Hours.
Naha time is 2 Hours behind Arawa.

Location	Local Time
Arawa (Papua New Guinea)	2026-06-15, 20:57:42 +11
Naha (Japan)	2026-06-15, 18:57:42 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

Arawa Airport (RAW / ) Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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