Distance From Whangarei Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, WRE - SNA Distance

The distance from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA) is 6491 miles or 10445 kilometers or 5636 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 Whangarei ( New Zealand ) to Santa Ana ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Whangarei and Santa Ana takes around 14 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Whangarei Airport, Whangarei, New Zealand to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Santa Ana, United States is 14 hours 55 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 • WRE - SNA

Kilometers		10445 km
Statute Miles		6491 miles
Nautical Miles		5636 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 55 minutes

Whangarei Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport Flight Route Map - WRE to SNA Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • WRE - SNA

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

Location	Local Time
Whangarei (New Zealand)	2025-12-14, 23:25:01 NZDT
Santa Ana (United States)	2025-12-14, 02:25:01 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

Whangarei Airport (WRE / NZWR) Whangarei, New Zealand

Destination

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