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

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Houston to Okinawa
Route information for IAH to DNA.
+14h ahead

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → DNA
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Return
DNA → IAH
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Okinawa from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Kadena Air Base.
Metric IAH→DNA HOU→DNA AUS→DNA
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 57%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Kadena Air Base.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Okinawa.
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.

Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

IAH–DNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Okinawa route.
Route details
Time difference+14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: DNA
IATA / ICAODNA / RODN
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation143 ft / 44 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to DNA flights.
Okinawa is 14 hours ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from DNA to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).