Distance From Nuussuaq Heliport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, NSQ - OKA Distance

The distance from Nuussuaq Heliport (NSQ) to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base (OKA) is 5503 miles or 8856 kilometers or 4779 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 Nuussuaq ( Greenland ) to Naha ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nuussuaq and Naha takes around 12 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nuussuaq Heliport, Nuussuaq, Greenland to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, Naha, Japan is 12 hours 39 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 • NSQ - OKA

Kilometers		8856 km
Statute Miles		5503 miles
Nautical Miles		4779 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 39 minutes

Nuussuaq Heliport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base Flight Route Map - NSQ to OKA Flight Path

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • NSQ - OKA

Time difference between Nuussuaq (Greenland) and Naha (Japan) is 12 Hours.
Naha time is 12 Hours ahead of Nuussuaq.

Location	Local Time
Nuussuaq (Greenland)	2026-09-12, 09:20:18 ADT
Naha (Japan)	2026-09-12, 21:20:18 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

Nuussuaq Heliport (NSQ / BGNU) Nuussuaq, Greenland

Destination

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