Distance From Jack Edwards National Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, GUF - SNA Distance

The distance from Jack Edwards National Airport (GUF) to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA) is 1779 miles or 2863 kilometers or 1545 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 Gulf Shores ( United States ) to Santa Ana ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gulf Shores and Santa Ana takes around 4 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Jack Edwards National Airport, Gulf Shores, United States to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Santa Ana, United States is 4 hours 5 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 • GUF - SNA

Kilometers		2863 km
Statute Miles		1779 miles
Nautical Miles		1545 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 5 minutes

Jack Edwards National Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport Flight Route Map - GUF to SNA Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Gulf Shores, United States and Santa Ana, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GUF - SNA

Time difference between Gulf Shores (United States) and Santa Ana (United States) is 3 Hours.
Santa Ana time is 3 Hours behind Gulf Shores.

Location	Local Time
Gulf Shores (United States)	2026-03-09, 23:07:45 EDT
Santa Ana (United States)	2026-03-09, 20:07:45 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

Jack Edwards National Airport (GUF / KJKA) Gulf Shores, United States

Destination

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