Distance From Palungtar Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, GKH - SNA Distance

The distance from Palungtar Airport (GKH) to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA) is 7929 miles or 12760 kilometers or 6886 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 Gorkha ( Nepal ) to Santa Ana ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gorkha and Santa Ana takes around 18 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Palungtar Airport, Gorkha, Nepal to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Santa Ana, United States is 18 hours 13 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 • GKH - SNA

Kilometers		12760 km
Statute Miles		7929 miles
Nautical Miles		6886 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 13 minutes

Palungtar Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport Flight Route Map - GKH to SNA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Gorkha, Nepal and Santa Ana, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GKH - SNA

Time difference between Gorkha (Nepal) and Santa Ana (United States) is 12 Hours 45 Minutes.
Santa Ana time is 12 Hours 45 Minutes behind Gorkha.

Location	Local Time
Gorkha (Nepal)	2026-05-01, 12:00:34 +0545
Santa Ana (United States)	2026-04-30, 23:15:34 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

Palungtar Airport (GKH / VNGK) Gorkha, Nepal

Destination

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