Chongqing to Chico flights
Chico lies 10,831 km (6,730 mi) north-east of Chongqing, -15 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 38 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.
| Chongqing | Chico | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 22 million | 121,345 |
| Elevation | 289 m (948 ft) | 64 m (210 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | CKG, 19 km out | RDD, 95 km out |
Clocks in Chico are 15 h behind Chongqing right now, so a 14 h 38 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chico
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 Chongqing
Chongqing is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Chico
Chico is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Redding Municipal Airport (RDD), 95 km (59 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,003 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding Municipal Airport (regional) | RDD | 95 km (59 mi) | 7,003 ft | 505 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 10,831 km (6,730 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Chico from Chongqing?
10,831 km (6,730 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chongqing.
How long does it take to get from Chongqing to Chico by air?
About 14 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chongqing and Chico?
Chico is 15 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chongqing to Chico flights?
Typically Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD).
What currency do I need in Chico?
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.