Distance From Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, NHK - SNA Distance

The distance from Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (NHK) to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA) is 2321 miles or 3734 kilometers or 2015 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 Patuxent River ( United States ) to Santa Ana ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Patuxent River and Santa Ana takes around 5 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field), Patuxent River, United States to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Santa Ana, United States is 5 hours 20 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 • NHK - SNA

Kilometers		3734 km
Statute Miles		2321 miles
Nautical Miles		2015 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 20 minutes

Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport Flight Route Map - NHK to SNA Flight Path

Location of Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) & John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Patuxent River, United States and Santa Ana, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NHK - SNA

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

Location	Local Time
Patuxent River (United States)	2026-05-01, 07:41:31 EDT
Santa Ana (United States)	2026-05-01, 04:41:31 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

Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (NHK / KNHK) Patuxent River, United States

Destination

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