Distance From Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, CJJ - SNA Distance

The distance from Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ) to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA) is 6007 miles or 9667 kilometers or 5216 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 Cheongju ( South Korea ) to Santa Ana ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cheongju and Santa Ana takes around 13 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513), Cheongju, South Korea to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Santa Ana, United States is 13 hours 48 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 • CJJ - SNA

Kilometers		9667 km
Statute Miles		6007 miles
Nautical Miles		5216 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 48 minutes

Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport Flight Route Map - CJJ to SNA Flight Path

Location of Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) & John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Cheongju to Santa Ana nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Cheongju, South Korea and Santa Ana, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CJJ - SNA

Time difference between Cheongju (South Korea) and Santa Ana (United States) is 17 Hours.
Santa Ana time is 17 Hours behind Cheongju.

Location	Local Time
Cheongju (South Korea)	2025-12-15, 04:35:00 KST
Santa Ana (United States)	2025-12-14, 11:35:00 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

Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ / RKTU) Cheongju, South Korea

Destination

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