Distance From Pohakuloa Training Area Airstrip to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base

The distance from Pohakuloa Training Area Airstrip () to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base (OKA) is 4839 miles or 7788 kilometers or 4202 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 Waimea (Kamuela) ( United States ) to Naha ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Waimea (Kamuela) and Naha takes around 11 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Pohakuloa Training Area Airstrip, Waimea (Kamuela), United States to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, Naha, Japan is 11 hours 7 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		7788 km
Statute Miles		4839 miles
Nautical Miles		4202 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 7 minutes

Pohakuloa Training Area Airstrip to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base Flight Route Map - to OKA Flight Path

Location of Pohakuloa Training Area Airstrip & Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Waimea (Kamuela), United States and Naha, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - OKA

Time difference between Waimea (Kamuela) (United States) and Naha (Japan) is 19 Hours.
Naha time is 19 Hours ahead of Waimea (Kamuela).

Location	Local Time
Waimea (Kamuela) (United States)	2025-12-07, 05:06:47 HST
Naha (Japan)	2025-12-08, 00:06:47 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

Pohakuloa Training Area Airstrip ( / ) Waimea (Kamuela), United States

Destination

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