Flights to Okinawa
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Okinawa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Naha International Airport (OKA), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,840 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Yoron Airport (RNJ, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naha International Airport | OKA | 23 km (14 mi) | 9,840 ft | 12 ft |
| Yoron Airport (regional) | RNJ | 99 km (62 mi) | 4,340 ft | 52 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,840 ft, OKA handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 12 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Okinawa
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okinawa to Shanghai | China | 823 km (511 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Okinawa to Shenzhen | China | 1,452 km (902 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Okinawa to Wuhan | China | 1,404 km (872 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Okinawa to Hangzhou | China | 867 km (539 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Okinawa to Seoul | South Korea | 1,251 km (777 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Okinawa to Dongguan | China | 1,466 km (911 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Okinawa to Hefei | China | 1,192 km (741 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Okinawa to Weifang | China | 1,416 km (880 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Okinawa to Nanjing | China | 1,082 km (672 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Okinawa to Taipei | Taiwan | 645 km (401 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Okinawa to Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 1,452 km (902 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Okinawa to Qingdao | China | 1,291 km (802 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Okinawa to Yantai | China | 1,376 km (855 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Okinawa to Suzhou | China | 893 km (555 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Okinawa to Pudong | China | 821 km (510 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Okinawa to Zibo | China | 1,482 km (921 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Okinawa to Xiamen | China | 998 km (620 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Okinawa to Yangzhou | China | 1,054 km (655 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Okinawa to Huai'an | China | 1,168 km (726 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Okinawa to Bao'an | China | 1,469 km (913 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Okinawa to Wuxi | China | 934 km (580 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Okinawa to Fuzhou | China | 848 km (527 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Okinawa to Chongqing | China | 2,114 km (1,314 mi) | about 3 h 28 min |
| Okinawa to Chengdu | China | 2,364 km (1,469 mi) | about 3 h 47 min |
| Okinawa to Beijing | China | 1,842 km (1,144 mi) | about 3 h 7 min |
| Okinawa to Guangzhou | China | 1,512 km (939 mi) | about 2 h 41 min |
| Okinawa to Tianjin | China | 1,734 km (1,077 mi) | about 2 h 58 min |
| Okinawa to Lahore | Pakistan | 5,183 km (3,220 mi) | about 7 h 24 min |
| Okinawa to Xi’an | China | 2,010 km (1,249 mi) | about 3 h 20 min |
| Okinawa to Mumbai | India | 5,651 km (3,511 mi) | about 8 h |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Okinawa?
Naha International Airport (OKA) is the closest large airport at 23 km (14 mi). The others, RNJ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is OKA from Okinawa city centre?
23 km (14 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Okinawa on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.