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

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Los Angeles to Okinawa
Route information for LAX to DNA.
6,426 mi 11h 54m nonstop +16h ahead

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → DNA
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
DNA → LAX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

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 1 2
Weekly flights
Flight time 11h 54m 10h 23m 10h 20m
Departure OTP 74%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Kadena Air Base.

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 11h 54m gate to gate.
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 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.

LAX–DNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Okinawa route.
Route details
Distance6,426 mi / 10,342 km
Flight time11h 54m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: DNA
IATA / ICAODNA / RODN
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation143 ft / 44 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to DNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kadena Air Base take about 11h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 6,426 miles.
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.
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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.

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 is about 11 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,426 miles (10,342 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA) and San Diego (SAN).