Distance From Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, BUF - OKA Distance

The distance from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base (OKA) is 7374 miles or 11867 kilometers or 6404 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 Buffalo ( United States ) to Naha ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Buffalo and Naha takes around 16 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo, United States to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, Naha, Japan is 16 hours 57 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 • BUF - OKA

Kilometers		11867 km
Statute Miles		7374 miles
Nautical Miles		6404 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 57 minutes

Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base Flight Route Map - BUF to OKA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Buffalo, United States and Naha, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BUF - OKA

Time difference between Buffalo (United States) and Naha (Japan) is 14 Hours.
Naha time is 14 Hours ahead of Buffalo.

Location	Local Time
Buffalo (United States)	2025-12-14, 01:34:49 EST
Naha (Japan)	2025-12-14, 15:34:49 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

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF / KBUF) Buffalo, United States

Destination

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