Distance From Thornton Airport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base

The distance from Thornton Airport () to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base (OKA) is 7532 miles or 12121 kilometers or 6541 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 Brownsville ( United States ) to Naha ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Brownsville and Naha takes around 17 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Thornton Airport, Brownsville, United States to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, Naha, Japan is 17 hours 18 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		12121 km
Statute Miles		7532 miles
Nautical Miles		6541 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 18 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Brownsville, United States and Naha, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - OKA

Time difference between Brownsville (United States) and Naha (Japan) is 14 Hours.
Naha time is 14 Hours ahead of Brownsville.

Location	Local Time
Brownsville (United States)	2026-03-20, 14:49:45 CDT
Naha (Japan)	2026-03-21, 04:49:45 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

Thornton Airport ( / 47M) Brownsville, United States

Destination

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