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How to get fromNew Orleans to Okinawaby train, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to Okinawa by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Naha Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Naha Airport (OKA)plane plane GPT - OKA
    26h 56m
    ¥106,525–371,096

  2. Bus to Mobile Regional Airport, fly to Naha Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Naha Airport (OKA)plane plane MOB - OKA
    28h 37m
    ¥89,256–297,940

  3. Train to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly to Naha Airport

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Naha Airport (OKA)plane plane LFT - OKA
    26h 34m
    ¥94,970–298,493

  4. Train to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly to Naha Airport

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain train
    2. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Naha Airport (OKA)plane plane JAN - OKA
    26h 48m
    ¥101,277–317,910

  5. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Naha Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Naha Airport (OKA)plane plane MSY - OKA
    23h 50m
    ¥100,984–341,569

  6. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Kumejima Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Kumejima Airport (UEO)plane plane MSY - UEO
    2. Take the ferry from 久米島 to 那覇（泊）ferry ferry
    37h 48m
    ¥103,764–355,299

  7. Train, bus to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, fly to Naha Airport

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gulfport to Baton Rougebus bus
    3. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Naha Airport (OKA)plane plane BTR - OKA
    28h 51m
    ¥99,625–311,496

Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Naha Airport (OKA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration23h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket¥107,924Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 12,743.6 km
  • Duration: 26h 56m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Okinawa, Japan?

United Airlines, Japan Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Naha Airport (OKA) 5 times a day.

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