San Jose to Okinawa (SJC–DNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Jose to Okinawa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
6,131 mi 10h 52m nonstop +16h ahead

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

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Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJC → DNA
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
DNA → SJC
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Okinawa.
Distance & Flight Time
6,131 mi / 9,866 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 52m 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SJC–DNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Okinawa route.
Route details
Distance6,131 mi / 9,866 km
Flight time10h 52m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: DNA
Full nameKadena Air Base
IATA / ICAODNA / RODN
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation143 ft / 44 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to DNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Kadena Air Base take about 10h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 6,131 miles.
Okinawa is 16 hours ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from DNA to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 SJC to DNA

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Kadena Air Base (DNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SJC to DNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to DNA is about 10 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,131 miles (9,866 km).