Los Angeles to Aurora flights
Aurora lies 1,347 km (837 mi) north-east of Los Angeles, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 29 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.
| Los Angeles | Aurora | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 3.8 million | 359,407 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | 1,651 m (5,417 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Nearest large airport | LAX, 19 km out | DEN, 20 km out |
| Postal codes | 90001–90189 | 80010–80047 |
Clocks in Aurora are 1 h ahead of Los Angeles right now, so a 2 h 29 min journey lands 3 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Los Angeles
Los Angeles is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 12,894-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 20 km), Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 28 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 54 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 59 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 93 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 Los Angeles?
1,347 km (837 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Los Angeles.
How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Aurora by air?
About 2 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Los Angeles and Aurora?
Aurora is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Denver against America/Los_Angeles).
Which airports are used for Los Angeles to Aurora flights?
Typically Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Denver International Airport (DEN); Aurora also has BJC.
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.