Airport Comparison
| ORD | SNA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | John Wayne/Orange County Airport |
| IATA Code | ORD | SNA |
| ICAO Code | KORD | KSNA |
| City | Chicago | Santa Ana |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 680 ft | 56 ft |
| Coordinates | 41.980000, -87.910000 | 33.680000, -117.870000 |
Chicago (ORD) to Santa Ana (SNA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana, United States is 2,771 kilometers (1,722 miles / 1,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 260°.
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 a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 06:14 in Chicago, it's 04:14 in Santa Ana.
The return flight from Santa Ana (SNA) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.