Distance From USAF Academy Airfield to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, AFF - SNA Distance

The distance from USAF Academy Airfield (AFF) to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA) is 813 miles or 1308 kilometers or 706 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 Colorado Springs ( United States ) to Santa Ana ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colorado Springs and Santa Ana takes around 1 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from USAF Academy Airfield, Colorado Springs, United States to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Santa Ana, United States is 1 hours 52 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 • AFF - SNA

Kilometers		1308 km
Statute Miles		813 miles
Nautical Miles		706 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 52 minutes

USAF Academy Airfield to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport Flight Route Map - AFF to SNA Flight Path

Location of USAF Academy Airfield & John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Colorado Springs to Santa Ana nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Colorado Springs, United States and Santa Ana, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AFF - SNA

Time difference between Colorado Springs (United States) and Santa Ana (United States) is 1 Hours.
Santa Ana time is 1 Hours behind Colorado Springs.

Location	Local Time
Colorado Springs (United States)	2026-06-17, 08:40:17 MDT
Santa Ana (United States)	2026-06-17, 07:40:17 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

USAF Academy Airfield (AFF / KAFF) Colorado Springs, United States

Destination

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