Distance From Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, SYD - SNA Distance

The distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA) is 7513 miles or 12090 kilometers or 6524 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 Sydney ( Australia ) to Santa Ana ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sydney and Santa Ana takes around 17 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Santa Ana, United States is 17 hours 16 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 • SYD - SNA

Kilometers		12090 km
Statute Miles		7513 miles
Nautical Miles		6524 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 16 minutes

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport Flight Route Map - SYD to SNA Flight Path

Location of Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport & John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Sydney, Australia and Santa Ana, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SYD - SNA

Time difference between Sydney (Australia) and Santa Ana (United States) is 18 Hours.
Santa Ana time is 18 Hours behind Sydney.

Location	Local Time
Sydney (Australia)	2025-03-27, 05:25:19 AEDT
Santa Ana (United States)	2025-03-26, 11:25:19 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

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia

Destination

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