Okinawa to Santa Ana (DNA–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Okinawa to Santa Ana
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
6,462 mi 16h 38m nonstop -16h behind

DNA–SNA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DNA → SNA
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
Return
SNA → DNA
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-16h
Santa Ana is 16 hours behind Okinawa.
DNA: JST · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Okinawa, it's 2:00 AM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
6,462 mi / 10,399 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 16h 38m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Japanese passport holders can enter the United States for up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) with an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years, and allows multiple entries. You cannot extend a VWP stay or change immigration status. For stays beyond 90 days, apply for a B-1/B-2 visa at the US Embassy in Tokyo ($185 application fee).

ESTA asks for passport details, employment information, and security questions. Approval is usually instant but can take up to 72 hours. At US immigration, CBP officers may ask about your trip purpose, length of stay, and accommodation. Global Entry ($100, valid 5 years) gives you automated kiosks at major airports, skipping the main immigration line. Apply at ttp.cbp.dhs.gov and interview at the US Embassy Tokyo or at a US airport on arrival.

Direct flights from Tokyo Narita and Haneda to major US cities run 8 to 13 hours depending on the destination. ANA, JAL, United, Delta, American, Hawaiian Airlines, and Zipair operate dozens of daily frequencies. Los Angeles is about 10 hours, New York about 13 hours. The US uses the US dollar, trading at roughly 0.0065 USD per JPY. No vaccination requirements. Mobile Passport Control (MPC) app is an alternative to Global Entry for faster processing at 30+ US airports, free to use.

DNA–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Okinawa to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance6,462 mi / 10,399 km
Flight time16h 38m
Time difference-16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: DNA
IATA / ICAODNA / RODN
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation143 ft / 44 m
Destination: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DNA to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Kadena Air Base to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take about 16h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 6,462 miles.
Santa Ana is 16 hours behind Okinawa.
Yes, return flights from SNA to DNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DNA to SNA

Kadena Air Base (DNA) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DNA to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DNA to SNA is about 16 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,462 miles (10,399 km).