Distance From Queenstown International Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, ZQN - SNA Distance

The distance from Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA) is 7113 miles or 11448 kilometers or 6177 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 Queenstown ( New Zealand ) to Santa Ana ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Queenstown and Santa Ana takes around 16 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Queenstown International Airport, Queenstown, New Zealand to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Santa Ana, United States is 16 hours 21 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 • ZQN - SNA

Kilometers		11448 km
Statute Miles		7113 miles
Nautical Miles		6177 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 21 minutes

Queenstown International Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport Flight Route Map - ZQN to SNA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Queenstown, New Zealand and Santa Ana, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Queenstown, New Zealand and Santa Ana, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZQN - SNA

Time difference between Queenstown (New Zealand) and Santa Ana (United States) is 21 Hours.
Santa Ana time is 21 Hours behind Queenstown.

Location	Local Time
Queenstown (New Zealand)	2025-12-16, 14:15:27 NZDT
Santa Ana (United States)	2025-12-15, 17:15:27 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

Queenstown International Airport (ZQN / NZQN) Queenstown, New Zealand

Destination

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