Brooklyn to Aurora flights
Aurora lies 1,207 km (750 mi) west of Brooklyn, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 18 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.
| Brooklyn | Aurora | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 200,661 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 210 m (689 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | JFK, 14 km out | ORD, 42 km out |
| Postal codes | 11201–11256 | 60502–60598 |
Clocks in Aurora are 1 h behind Brooklyn right now, so a 2 h 18 min journey lands only 1 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Brooklyn
Brooklyn is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 14,511-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 16 km), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 19 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 24 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 51 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 73 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 Brooklyn?
1,207 km (750 mi) in a straight line, west of Brooklyn.
How long does it take to get from Brooklyn to Aurora by air?
About 2 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brooklyn and Aurora?
Aurora is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for Brooklyn to Aurora flights?
Typically John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD); Aurora also has MDW, GYY, RFD.
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.