MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
2,442 km
1,518 miles
SNA
Santa Ana
United States
Distance
2,442 km
1,518 mi / 1,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX SNA
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport John Wayne/Orange County Airport
IATA Code MEX SNA
ICAO Code MMMX KSNA
City Mexico City Santa Ana
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,316 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 33.680000, -117.870000

Mexico City (MEX) to Santa Ana (SNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana, United States is 2,442 kilometers (1,518 miles / 1,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:17 in Mexico City, it's 13:17 in Santa Ana.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,260 feet between the two airports. John Wayne/Orange County Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santa Ana (SNA) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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