Distance From Waterkloof Air Force Base to Osaka International Airport, WKF - ITM Distance

The distance from Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) is 8144 miles or 13106 kilometers or 7072 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 Pretoria ( South Africa ) to Osaka ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pretoria and Osaka takes around 18 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Waterkloof Air Force Base, Pretoria, South Africa to Osaka International Airport, Osaka, Japan is 18 hours 43 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 • WKF - ITM

Kilometers		13106 km
Statute Miles		8144 miles
Nautical Miles		7072 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 43 minutes

Waterkloof Air Force Base to Osaka International Airport Flight Route Map - WKF to ITM Flight Path

Location of Waterkloof Air Force Base & Osaka International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Pretoria to Osaka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Pretoria, South Africa and Osaka, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WKF - ITM

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

Location	Local Time
Pretoria (South Africa)	2026-07-25, 02:35:48 SAST
Osaka (Japan)	2026-07-25, 09:35:48 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

Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF / FAWK) Pretoria, South Africa

Destination

Osaka International Airport (ITM / RJOO) Osaka, Japan