Distance From Belfast International Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, BFS - SNA Distance

The distance from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA) is 5117 miles or 8235 kilometers or 4444 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 Belfast ( United Kingdom ) to Santa Ana ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Belfast and Santa Ana takes around 11 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Belfast International Airport, Belfast, United Kingdom to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Santa Ana, United States is 11 hours 45 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 • BFS - SNA

Kilometers		8235 km
Statute Miles		5117 miles
Nautical Miles		4444 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 45 minutes

Belfast International Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport Flight Route Map - BFS to SNA Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Belfast, United Kingdom and Santa Ana, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BFS - SNA

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

Location	Local Time
Belfast (United Kingdom)	2025-12-16, 03:30:43 GMT
Santa Ana (United States)	2025-12-15, 19:30:43 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

Belfast International Airport (BFS / EGAA) Belfast, United Kingdom

Destination

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