# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Naha (OKA)

> 8,809 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,809 km / 5,474 mi / 4,757 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 64° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 311° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Japan
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 21:28 in Istanbul, it's 03:28 in Naha)
- **Elevation difference**: 313 ft (OKA is lower than IST)

## Airports

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

### [Naha Airport (OKA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/oka-naha-naha-airport/1ef266df-8e4d-60ea-a57b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Naha, Japan
- ICAO: ROAH
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 26.200000, 127.650000
- Elevation: 12 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:28 in Istanbul, it's 03:28 in Naha.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Naha Airport (OKA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/oka-naha-naha-airport/1ef266df-8e4d-60ea-a57b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)