Distance From Wattay International Airport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, VTE - OKA Distance

The distance from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base (OKA) is 1700 miles or 2735 kilometers or 1476 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 Vientiane ( Laos ) to Naha ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vientiane and Naha takes around 3 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport, Vientiane, Laos to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, Naha, Japan is 3 hours 54 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 • VTE - OKA

Kilometers		2735 km
Statute Miles		1700 miles
Nautical Miles		1476 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 54 minutes

Wattay International Airport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base Flight Route Map - VTE to OKA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Vientiane, Laos and Naha, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VTE - OKA

Time difference between Vientiane (Laos) and Naha (Japan) is 2 Hours.
Naha time is 2 Hours ahead of Vientiane.

Location	Local Time
Vientiane (Laos)	2026-05-02, 01:38:53 +07
Naha (Japan)	2026-05-02, 03:38:53 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

Wattay International Airport (VTE / VLVT) Vientiane, Laos

Destination

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