NRT
Tokyo
Japan
8,811 km
5,475 miles
SNA
Santa Ana
United States
Distance
8,811 km
5,475 mi / 4,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NRT SNA
Airport Name Narita International Airport John Wayne/Orange County Airport
IATA Code NRT SNA
ICAO Code RJAA KSNA
City Tokyo Santa Ana
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 141 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 33.680000, -117.870000

Tokyo (NRT) to Santa Ana (SNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana, United States is 8,811 kilometers (5,475 miles / 4,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Japan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:02 in Tokyo, it's 10:02 in Santa Ana. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Santa Ana (SNA) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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