Distance From Gifu Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, QGU - SNA Distance

The distance from Gifu Airport (QGU) to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA) is 5652 miles or 9096 kilometers or 4908 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 Gifu ( Japan ) to Santa Ana ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gifu and Santa Ana takes around 12 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gifu Airport, Gifu, Japan to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Santa Ana, United States is 12 hours 59 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 • QGU - SNA

Kilometers		9096 km
Statute Miles		5652 miles
Nautical Miles		4908 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 59 minutes

Gifu Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport Flight Route Map - QGU to SNA Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Gifu, Japan and Santa Ana, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • QGU - SNA

Time difference between Gifu (Japan) and Santa Ana (United States) is 16 Hours.
Santa Ana time is 16 Hours behind Gifu.

Location	Local Time
Gifu (Japan)	2026-11-01, 17:04:53 JST
Santa Ana (United States)	2026-11-01, 01:04:53 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

Gifu Airport (QGU / RJNG) Gifu, Japan

Destination

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