Beijing to Aurora flights
Aurora lies 10,222 km (6,352 mi) north-east of Beijing, -14 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 51 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.
| Beijing | Aurora | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 19 million | 359,407 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 1,651 m (5,417 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | DEN, 20 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 80010–80047 |
Clocks in Aurora are 14 h behind Beijing right now, so a 13 h 51 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Aurora
Crossing from China into United States: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver International Airport | DEN | 20 km (12 mi) | 16,000 ft | 5,431 ft |
| Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (regional) | BJC | 31 km (19 mi) | 9,000 ft | 5,673 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Aurora from Beijing?
10,222 km (6,352 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Aurora by air?
About 13 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Aurora?
Aurora is 14 h behind at the moment (America/Denver against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Aurora flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Denver International Airport (DEN); Aurora also has BJC.
What currency do I need in Aurora?
The Dollar (USD).
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.