Distance From Eelde Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, GRQ - SNA Distance

The distance from Eelde Airport (GRQ) to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA) is 5578 miles or 8977 kilometers or 4844 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Groningen ( Netherlands ) to Santa Ana ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Groningen and Santa Ana takes around 12 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Eelde Airport, Groningen, Netherlands to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Santa Ana, United States is 12 hours 49 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • GRQ - SNA

Kilometers		8977 km
Statute Miles		5578 miles
Nautical Miles		4844 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 49 minutes

Eelde Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport Flight Route Map - GRQ to SNA Flight Path

Location of Eelde Airport & John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Groningen to Santa Ana nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Groningen, Netherlands and Santa Ana, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Groningen, Netherlands and Santa Ana, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GRQ - SNA

Time difference between Groningen (Netherlands) and Santa Ana (United States) is 8 Hours.
Santa Ana time is 8 Hours behind Groningen.

Location	Local Time
Groningen (Netherlands)	2025-03-13, 06:28:11 CET
Santa Ana (United States)	2025-03-12, 22:28:11 PDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Eelde Airport (GRQ / EHGG) Groningen, Netherlands

Destination

John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA / KSNA) Santa Ana, United States