Distance From Nanjing Lukou International Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, NKG - SNA Distance

The distance from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA) is 6601 miles or 10624 kilometers or 5733 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 Nanjing ( China ) to Santa Ana ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nanjing and Santa Ana takes around 15 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Santa Ana, United States is 15 hours 10 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 • NKG - SNA

Kilometers		10624 km
Statute Miles		6601 miles
Nautical Miles		5733 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 10 minutes

Nanjing Lukou International Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport Flight Route Map - NKG to SNA Flight Path

Location of Nanjing Lukou International Airport & John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Nanjing, China and Santa Ana, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKG - SNA

Time difference between Nanjing (China) and Santa Ana (United States) is 16 Hours.
Santa Ana time is 16 Hours behind Nanjing.

Location	Local Time
Nanjing (China)	2025-01-03, 11:09:03 CST
Santa Ana (United States)	2025-01-02, 19:09:03 PST

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

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG / ZSNJ) Nanjing, China

Destination

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