Distance From Lerwick / Tingwall Airport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, LWK - OKA Distance

The distance from Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base (OKA) is 5810 miles or 9350 kilometers or 5046 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 Lerwick ( United Kingdom ) to Naha ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lerwick and Naha takes around 13 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, Lerwick, United Kingdom to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, Naha, Japan is 13 hours 21 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 • LWK - OKA

Kilometers		9350 km
Statute Miles		5810 miles
Nautical Miles		5046 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 21 minutes

Lerwick / Tingwall Airport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base Flight Route Map - LWK to OKA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Lerwick, United Kingdom and Naha, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LWK - OKA

Time difference between Lerwick (United Kingdom) and Naha (Japan) is 9 Hours.
Naha time is 9 Hours ahead of Lerwick.

Location	Local Time
Lerwick (United Kingdom)	2026-11-02, 07:57:04 GMT
Naha (Japan)	2026-11-02, 16:57:04 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

Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK / EGET) Lerwick, United Kingdom

Destination

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