ORD to SNA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) is 2,772 km (1,722 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (SNA to ORD).
How far is it from Chicago to Santa Ana?
The great-circle distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) is 2,772 km (1,722 mi, 1,497 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 ORD to SNA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SNA is roughly west of ORD.
How is the ORD to SNA route written in code?
The pair is written ORD-SNA in IATA codes and KORD-KSNA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD), John Wayne Orange County International Airport is SNA (KSNA).
| ORD | SNA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | John Wayne Orange County International Airport |
| ICAO code | KORD | KSNA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 680 ft | 56 ft |
| Rank by connections | #2 | #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 624 ft (190 m) lower than ORD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ORD to SNA
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
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 Chicago from Santa Ana?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are 2,772 km (1,722 mi, 1,497 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ORD to SNA?
A typical nonstop flight between ORD and SNA takes about 4h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SNA from ORD?
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) lies roughly west of Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Which airlines fly ORD to SNA?
3 airlines appear on the ORD-SNA route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways.
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