Distance From Madikwe West Airport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base

The distance from Madikwe West Airport () to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base (OKA) is 7620 miles or 12262 kilometers or 6617 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 ( South Africa ) to Naha ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Naha takes around 17 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Madikwe West Airport, , South Africa to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, Naha, Japan is 17 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 • - OKA

Kilometers		12262 km
Statute Miles		7620 miles
Nautical Miles		6617 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 31 minutes

Madikwe West Airport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base Flight Route Map - to OKA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between , South Africa and Naha, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between , South Africa and Naha, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - OKA

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

Location	Local Time
(South Africa)	2025-12-16, 07:52:11 SAST
Naha (Japan)	2025-12-16, 14:52:11 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

Madikwe West Airport ( / ) , South Africa

Destination

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