Distance From Arizona State Prison Safford Heliport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base

The distance from Arizona State Prison Safford Heliport () to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base (OKA) is 6891 miles or 11089 kilometers or 5984 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 Safford ( United States ) to Naha ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Safford and Naha takes around 15 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Arizona State Prison Safford Heliport, Safford, United States to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, Naha, Japan is 15 hours 50 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 • - OKA

Kilometers		11089 km
Statute Miles		6891 miles
Nautical Miles		5984 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 50 minutes

Arizona State Prison Safford Heliport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base Flight Route Map - to OKA Flight Path

Location of Arizona State Prison Safford Heliport & Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Safford, United States and Naha, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - OKA

Time difference between Safford (United States) and Naha (Japan) is 16 Hours.
Naha time is 16 Hours ahead of Safford.

Location	Local Time
Safford (United States)	2026-08-07, 22:05:19 MST
Naha (Japan)	2026-08-08, 14:05:19 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

Arizona State Prison Safford Heliport ( / 1AZ3) Safford, United States

Destination

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