Distance From White Sands Missile Range South Heliport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base

The distance from White Sands Missile Range South Heliport () to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base (OKA) is 7054 miles or 11352 kilometers or 6126 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 White Sands ( United States ) to Naha ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between White Sands and Naha takes around 16 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from White Sands Missile Range South Heliport, White Sands, United States to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, Naha, Japan is 16 hours 13 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		11352 km
Statute Miles		7054 miles
Nautical Miles		6126 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 13 minutes

White Sands Missile Range South Heliport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base Flight Route Map - to OKA Flight Path

Location of White Sands Missile Range South Heliport & Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between White Sands, United States and Naha, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - OKA

Time difference between White Sands (United States) and Naha (Japan) is 16 Hours.
Naha time is 16 Hours ahead of White Sands.

Location	Local Time
White Sands (United States)	2026-03-23, 09:20:41 MST
Naha (Japan)	2026-03-24, 01:20:41 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

White Sands Missile Range South Heliport ( / ) White Sands, United States

Destination

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