LAX
Los Angeles
United States
58 km
36 miles
SNA
Santa Ana
United States
Distance
58 km
36 mi / 31 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAX SNA
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport John Wayne/Orange County Airport
IATA Code LAX SNA
ICAO Code KLAX KSNA
City Los Angeles Santa Ana
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 128 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 33.680000, -117.870000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Ana (SNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana, United States is 58 kilometers (36 miles / 31 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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 08:25 in Los Angeles, it's 08:25 in Santa Ana.

The return flight from Santa Ana (SNA) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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