Aurora to Elk Grove flights
Elk Grove lies 1,433 km (891 mi) west of Aurora, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 35 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Aurora | Elk Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 359,407 | 166,913 |
| Elevation | 1,651 m (5,417 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | DEN, 20 km out | SMF, 37 km out |
| Postal codes | 80010–80047 | 95624–95759 |
Clocks in Elk Grove are 1 h behind Aurora right now, so a 2 h 35 min journey lands only 1 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Aurora
Aurora is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Denver International Airport (DEN), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 16,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC, 31 km).
Arriving in Elk Grove
Elk Grove is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,605 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK, 59 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento International Airport | SMF | 37 km (23 mi) | 8,605 ft | 27 ft |
| Stockton Metropolitan Airport (regional) | SCK | 59 km (37 mi) | 10,245 ft | 33 ft |
| Buchanan Field (regional) | CCR | 76 km (47 mi) | 5,001 ft | 26 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Elk Grove from Aurora?
1,433 km (891 mi) in a straight line, west of Aurora.
How long does it take to get from Aurora to Elk Grove by air?
About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Aurora and Elk Grove?
Elk Grove is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Denver).
Which airports are used for Aurora to Elk Grove flights?
Typically Denver International Airport (DEN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF); Elk Grove also has SCK, CCR.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.