Queens to Peoria flights
Peoria lies 1,326 km (824 mi) west of Queens, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 27 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.
| Queens | Peoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.3 million | 115,070 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 165 m (541 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | JFK, 7 km out | PIA, 9 km out |
Clocks in Peoria are 1 h behind Queens right now, so a 2 h 27 min journey lands only 1 h 27 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Queens
Queens is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 14,511-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 11 km), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 28 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 27 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 44 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 63 km).
Arriving in Peoria
Peoria is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,104-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI, 62 km), Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (regional) | PIA | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,104 ft | 660 ft |
| Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (regional) | BMI | 62 km (39 mi) | 8,000 ft | 871 ft |
| Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (regional) | SPI | 95 km (59 mi) | 8,001 ft | 598 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Peoria from Queens?
1,326 km (824 mi) in a straight line, west of Queens.
How long does it take to get from Queens to Peoria by air?
About 2 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Queens and Peoria?
Peoria is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for Queens to Peoria flights?
Typically John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA); Peoria also has BMI, SPI.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.