Distance From Hendrik Van Eck Airport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, PHW - OKA Distance

The distance from Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base (OKA) is 7308 miles or 11761 kilometers or 6347 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 Phalaborwa ( South Africa ) to Naha ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Phalaborwa and Naha takes around 16 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hendrik Van Eck Airport, Phalaborwa, South Africa to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, Naha, Japan is 16 hours 48 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 • PHW - OKA

Kilometers		11761 km
Statute Miles		7308 miles
Nautical Miles		6347 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 48 minutes

Hendrik Van Eck Airport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base Flight Route Map - PHW to OKA Flight Path

Location of Hendrik Van Eck Airport & Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Phalaborwa, South Africa and Naha, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PHW - OKA

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

Location	Local Time
Phalaborwa (South Africa)	2026-07-25, 03:46:36 SAST
Naha (Japan)	2026-07-25, 10:46:36 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

Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW / FAPH) Phalaborwa, South Africa

Destination

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