Beijing to Aurora flights
Aurora lies 10,598 km (6,585 mi) north of Beijing, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 20 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 | 200,661 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 210 m (689 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | ORD, 42 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 60502–60598 |
Clocks in Aurora are 13 h behind Beijing right now, so a 14 h 20 min journey lands only 1 h 20 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 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, whose 13,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW, 47 km), Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY, 77 km), Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | ORD | 42 km (26 mi) | 13,000 ft | 680 ft |
| Chicago Midway International Airport | MDW | 47 km (29 mi) | 6,522 ft | 620 ft |
| Gary/Chicago International Airport (regional) | GYY | 77 km (48 mi) | 8,859 ft | 591 ft |
| Chicago Rockford International Airport (regional) | RFD | 80 km (50 mi) | 10,002 ft | 742 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Aurora from Beijing?
10,598 km (6,585 mi) in a straight line, north of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Aurora by air?
About 14 h 20 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 13 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Aurora flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD); Aurora also has MDW, GYY, RFD.
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.