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Flights from Okinawa to Los Angeles

There are no direct flights from Okinawa to Los Angeles. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Hong Kong, about 14h 23m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 23m
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Okinawa to Los Angeles at a glance

Fastest journey14h 23mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Okinawa to Los Angeles

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
OKA Seoul (ICN) LAX
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Eastar Jet, Jeju Air · Leg 2: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
Mon18:30 OKA20:24 ICN1h 36m connection22:00 ICN16:53 LAXAsiana Airlines
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 23m
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OKA Hong Kong (HKG) LAX
Leg 1: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Mon14:15 OKA15:39 HKG2h 51m connection18:30 HKG16:37 LAXHong Kong Airlines + Cathay Pacific
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 22m
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OKA Tokyo (HND) LAX
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Skymark Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 28m
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4
OKA Taipei (TPE) LAX
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air, Japan Transocean Air · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 58m
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5
OKA Shanghai (PVG) LAX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 30m
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OKA Osaka (KIX) LAX
Leg 1: Japan Transocean Air, Jetstar Japan, Peach · Leg 2: Japan Airlines
Same alliance ~15h 30m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
10,369 km6,439 miles
Journey time
14h 23mon current schedules
Time difference
-17hLos Angeles vs Okinawa
Currency in Los Angeles
USD
Airports
OKA → LAX, SNA, BUR

Flights from Okinawa to Los Angeles: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Okinawa to Los Angeles?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Okinawa to Los Angeles?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,369 km.
Where do you change planes between Okinawa and Los Angeles?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Hong Kong (HKG), Tokyo (HND) and Taipei (TPE). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Okinawa and Los Angeles?
Okinawa: Naha International Airport (OKA). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR).
What is the time difference between Okinawa and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Okinawa.

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