Distance From Christchurch International Airport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, CHC - OKA Distance

The distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base (OKA) is 5593 miles or 9000 kilometers or 4857 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 Christchurch ( New Zealand ) to Naha ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Christchurch and Naha takes around 12 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base, Naha, Japan is 12 hours 51 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 • CHC - OKA

Kilometers		9000 km
Statute Miles		5593 miles
Nautical Miles		4857 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 51 minutes

Christchurch International Airport to Naha Airport / JASDF Naha Air Base Flight Route Map - CHC to OKA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Christchurch, New Zealand and Naha, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CHC - OKA

Time difference between Christchurch (New Zealand) and Naha (Japan) is 3 Hours.
Naha time is 3 Hours behind Christchurch.

Location	Local Time
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-05-12, 11:18:41 NZST
Naha (Japan)	2025-05-12, 08:18:41 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

Christchurch International Airport (CHC / NZCH) Christchurch, New Zealand

Destination

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