Distance From Kansas City International Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, MCI - SNA Distance

The distance from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA) is 1340 miles or 2156 kilometers or 1163 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 Kansas City ( United States ) to Santa Ana ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kansas City and Santa Ana takes around 3 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City, United States to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Santa Ana, United States is 3 hours 4 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 • MCI - SNA

Kilometers		2156 km
Statute Miles		1340 miles
Nautical Miles		1163 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 4 minutes

Kansas City International Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport Flight Route Map - MCI to SNA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kansas City, United States and Santa Ana, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MCI - SNA

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

Location	Local Time
Kansas City (United States)	2025-12-15, 14:22:44 EST
Santa Ana (United States)	2025-12-15, 11:22:44 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

Kansas City International Airport (MCI / KMCI) Kansas City, United States

Destination

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