San Diego to Okinawa (SAN–DNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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6,532 mi airlines charter/private
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San Diego to Okinawa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
6,532 mi 10h 20m nonstop +16h ahead

SAN–DNA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → DNA
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Return
DNA → SAN
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →

Other ways to reach Okinawa from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Kadena Air Base.
Metric SAN→DNA SNA→DNA LAX→DNA
Distance from SAN 76 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 10h 20m 10h 23m 11h 54m
Departure OTP 30%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Kadena Air Base.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+16h
Okinawa is 16 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · DNA: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Okinawa.
Distance & Flight Time
6,532 mi / 10,512 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 20m 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.

SAN–DNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Okinawa route.
Route details
Distance6,532 mi / 10,512 km
Flight time10h 20m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: DNA
IATA / ICAODNA / RODN
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation143 ft / 44 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to DNA flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Kadena Air Base take about 10h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 6,532 miles.
Okinawa is 16 hours ahead of San Diego.
Nearby alternatives include SNA and LAX. 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 SAN to DNA

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Kadena Air Base (DNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAN to DNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to DNA is about 10 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,532 miles (10,512 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA) and Los Angeles (LAX).