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Flights from Okinawa to New York
There are no direct flights from Okinawa to New York. The fastest way is one stop via Tokyo or Seoul, about 15h 17m door to door (154 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 15h 17m
Okinawa to New York at a glance
Fastest journey15h 17mVia Tokyo, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tokyo or Seoul
Best ways to fly from Okinawa to New York
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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OKA Tokyo (HND) NYC
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Skymark Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Japan Airlines
Wed16:45 OKA18:56 HND0h 49m connection19:45 HND19:02 NYCJapan Airlines
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OKA Seoul (ICN) NYC
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Eastar Jet, Jeju Air · Leg 2: Air Premia, United Airlines
Mon13:15 OKA15:09 ICN2h 06m connection17:15 ICN17:22 NYCKorean Air + United Airlines
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OKA Taipei (TPE) NYC
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air, Japan Transocean Air · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air
Thu15:00 OKA15:13 TPE2h 32m connection17:45 TPE19:47 NYCStarlux Airlines + China Airlines
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OKA Hong Kong (HKG) NYC
Leg 1: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
Fri12:00 OKA13:17 HKG3h 28m connection16:45 HKG20:03 NYCHK Express + Cathay Pacific
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OKA Shanghai (PVG) NYC
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
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
- 12,252 km7,608 miles
- Journey time
- 15h 17mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -14hNew York vs Okinawa
- Currency in New York
- USD
- Airports
- OKA → EWR, JFK, LGA
Flights from Okinawa to New York: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Okinawa to New York?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tokyo, Seoul and Taipei. 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 New York?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,252 km.
Where do you change planes between Okinawa and New York?
The best connecting points are Tokyo (HND), Seoul (ICN), Taipei (TPE) and Hong Kong (HKG). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Tokyo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Okinawa and New York?
Okinawa: Naha International Airport (OKA). New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
What is the time difference between Okinawa and New York?
New York is 14 hours behind Okinawa.





