SFO
San Francisco
United States
598 km
372 miles
SNA
Santa Ana
United States
Distance
598 km
372 mi / 323 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SFO SNA
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport John Wayne/Orange County Airport
IATA Code SFO SNA
ICAO Code KSFO KSNA
City San Francisco Santa Ana
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 33.680000, -117.870000

San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Ana (SNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana, United States is 598 kilometers (372 miles / 323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 02:55 in San Francisco, it's 02:55 in Santa Ana.

The return flight from Santa Ana (SNA) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 318° (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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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