Houston to Okinawa (HOU–DNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to Okinawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 7,633 mi 10h 44m nonstop +14h ahead 6 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between HOU and DNA, connecting options are available through 6 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to DNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Okinawa from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Kadena Air Base.
Metric HOU→DNA AUS→DNA
Distance from HOU – 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 10h 44m 10h 17m
Departure OTP 12% –
Austin (AUS) to Okinawa flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Kadena Air Base.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+14h
Okinawa is 14 hours ahead of Houston.
HOU: CDT · DNA: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Okinawa.
Distance & Flight Time
7,633 mi / 12,283 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 44m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. No pre-registration required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Complete the Visit Japan Web form online before arrival to speed up immigration and customs processing. Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000. Bringing meat, fruit, or plant products requires declaration; penalties for violations are strict.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

HOU–DNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Okinawa route.
Route details
Distance7,633 mi / 12,283 km
Flight time10h 44m
Time difference+14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: DNA
Full nameKadena Air Base
IATA / ICAODNA / RODN
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation143 ft / 44 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to DNA flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Kadena Air Base take approximately 10h 44m. The route covers 7,633 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from HOU to DNA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, AUS, SAN, SNA, FLL and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Okinawa is 14 hours ahead of Houston.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HOU to DNA

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Kadena Air Base (DNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

HOU to DNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to DNA ranges from 10 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 7,633 miles (12,283 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via DAL. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).