Distance From Karonga Airport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, KGJ - OKA Distance

The distance from Karonga Airport (KGJ) to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base (OKA) is 6751 miles or 10865 kilometers or 5863 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 Karonga ( Malawi ) to Naha ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Karonga and Naha takes around 15 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Karonga Airport, Karonga, Malawi to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, Naha, Japan is 15 hours 31 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 • KGJ - OKA

Kilometers		10865 km
Statute Miles		6751 miles
Nautical Miles		5863 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 31 minutes

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

Location of Karonga Airport & Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Karonga, Malawi and Naha, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGJ - OKA

Time difference between Karonga (Malawi) and Naha (Japan) is 7 Hours.
Naha time is 7 Hours ahead of Karonga.

Location	Local Time
Karonga (Malawi)	2025-12-15, 06:37:40 CAT
Naha (Japan)	2025-12-15, 13:37:40 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

Karonga Airport (KGJ / FWKA) Karonga, Malawi

Destination

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