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SNA to BBX: distance & flight time
Santa Ana (John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport) → Philadelphia (Wings Field)
2,373 mi
3,818 km · 2,062 nm
5h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,373 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 7m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SNA — John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport · Santa Ana, United States
- BBX — Wings Field · Philadelphia, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SNA
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport36 mi away
- NZJ · El Toro Marine Corps Air Station8 mi away
- FUL · Fullerton Municipal Airport15 mi away
- LGB · Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport19 mi away
Near BBX
- PHL · Philadelphia International Airport18 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base8 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport14 mi away
- DYL · Doylestown Airport15 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SNA from BBX?
The flight distance from Santa Ana (SNA) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 2,373 miles (3,818 km, 2,062 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SNA to BBX?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 7m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Santa Ana and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SNA to BBX?
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