Los Angeles to Okinawa (LAX–DNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Los Angeles to Okinawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 6,426 mi 13h 15m nonstop +16h ahead 9 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LAX and DNA, connecting options are available through 9 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to DNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Okinawa from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Kadena Air Base.
Metric LAX→DNA SNA→DNA SAN→DNA
Distance from LAX – 36 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 2
Weekly flights 1 – –
Flight time 13h 15m 10h 23m 10h 20m
Departure OTP 82% – –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Okinawa flights · San Diego (SAN) to Okinawa flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Kadena Air Base.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+16h
Okinawa is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · DNA: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Okinawa.
Distance & Flight Time
6,426 mi / 10,342 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 13h 15m.
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.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–DNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Okinawa route.
Route details
Distance6,426 mi / 10,342 km
Flight time13h 15m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: DNA
Full nameKadena Air Base
IATA / ICAODNA / RODN
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation143 ft / 44 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to DNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kadena Air Base take approximately 13h 15m. The route covers 6,426 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LAX to DNA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSO, SNA, SAN, DAL, AUS, HOU, ANC, HNL and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Okinawa is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from DNA to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA and SAN. 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 LAX to DNA

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Kadena Air Base (DNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LAX to DNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to DNA ranges from 13 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,426 miles (10,342 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MSO. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA) and San Diego (SAN).