Distance From Bethal Airport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base

The distance from Bethal Airport () to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base (OKA) is 7471 miles or 12023 kilometers or 6488 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 Bethal ( South Africa ) to Naha ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bethal and Naha takes around 17 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bethal Airport, Bethal, South Africa to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, Naha, Japan is 17 hours 10 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		12023 km
Statute Miles		7471 miles
Nautical Miles		6488 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 10 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Bethal, South Africa and Naha, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - OKA

Time difference between Bethal (South Africa) and Naha (Japan) is 7 Hours.
Naha time is 7 Hours ahead of Bethal.

Location	Local Time
Bethal (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 07:54:34 SAST
Naha (Japan)	2026-02-07, 14:54:34 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

Bethal Airport ( / ) Bethal, South Africa

Destination

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