Distance From Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport

The distance from Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport () to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA) is 6042 miles or 9723 kilometers or 5247 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 Saga ( Japan ) to Santa Ana ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Saga and Santa Ana takes around 13 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport, Saga, Japan to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Santa Ana, United States is 13 hours 53 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 • - SNA

Kilometers		9723 km
Statute Miles		6042 miles
Nautical Miles		5247 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 53 minutes

Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport Flight Route Map - to SNA Flight Path

Location of Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport & John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Saga, Japan and Santa Ana, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SNA

Time difference between Saga (Japan) and Santa Ana (United States) is 16 Hours.
Santa Ana time is 16 Hours behind Saga.

Location	Local Time
Saga (Japan)	2026-03-21, 15:16:57 JST
Santa Ana (United States)	2026-03-20, 23:16:57 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

Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport ( / ) Saga, Japan

Destination

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