DFW to SNA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) is 1,935 km (1,202 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 55m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (SNA to DFW).
How far is it from Dallas-Fort Worth to Santa Ana?
The great-circle distance between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) is 1,935 km (1,202 mi, 1,045 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DFW to SNA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SNA is roughly west of DFW.
How is the DFW to SNA route written in code?
The pair is written DFW-SNA in IATA codes and KDFW-KSNA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is DFW (KDFW), John Wayne Orange County International Airport is SNA (KSNA).
| DFW | SNA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | John Wayne Orange County International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDFW | KSNA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 607 ft | 56 ft |
| Rank by connections | #8 | #350 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SNA sits 551 ft (168 m) lower than DFW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DFW to SNA
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AS.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dallas-Fort Worth from Santa Ana?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are 1,935 km (1,202 mi, 1,045 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DFW to SNA?
A typical nonstop flight between DFW and SNA takes about 2h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SNA from DFW?
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) lies roughly west of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Which airlines fly DFW to SNA?
2 airlines appear on the DFW-SNA route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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