Distance From Springbok Airport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, SBU - OKA Distance

The distance from Springbok Airport (SBU) to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base (OKA) is 8207 miles or 13208 kilometers or 7127 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 Springbok ( South Africa ) to Naha ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Springbok and Naha takes around 18 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Springbok Airport, Springbok, South Africa to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, Naha, Japan is 18 hours 52 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 • SBU - OKA

Kilometers		13208 km
Statute Miles		8207 miles
Nautical Miles		7127 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 52 minutes

Springbok Airport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base Flight Route Map - SBU to OKA Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SBU - OKA

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

Location	Local Time
Springbok (South Africa)	2025-12-05, 18:11:48 SAST
Naha (Japan)	2025-12-06, 01:11:48 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

Springbok Airport (SBU / FASB) Springbok, South Africa

Destination

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