Distance From Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, API - OKA Distance

The distance from Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base (OKA) is 9909 miles or 15947 kilometers or 8605 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 Apiay ( Colombia ) to Naha ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Apiay and Naha takes around 22 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base, Apiay, Colombia to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, Naha, Japan is 22 hours 46 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 • API - OKA

Kilometers		15947 km
Statute Miles		9909 miles
Nautical Miles		8605 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 46 minutes

Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base Flight Route Map - API to OKA Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • API - OKA

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

Location	Local Time
Apiay (Colombia)	2026-03-17, 19:10:04 -05
Naha (Japan)	2026-03-18, 09:10:04 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

Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API / SKAP) Apiay, Colombia

Destination

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