Chongqing to Downey flights
Downey lies 11,536 km (7,168 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 15 h 32 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 | Downey | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 22 million | 114,219 |
| Elevation | 289 m (948 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | CKG, 19 km out | LGB, 14 km out |
Clocks in Downey are 15 h behind Chongqing right now, so a 15 h 32 min journey lands only 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Downey
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 Downey
Downey is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Long Beach International Airport (LGB), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 25 km), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 36 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 38 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 51 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 14 km (9 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 25 km (16 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 36 km (22 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 38 km (24 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 51 km (32 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 84 km (52 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Downey from Chongqing?
11,536 km (7,168 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chongqing.
How long does it take to get from Chongqing to Downey by air?
About 15 h 32 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 Downey?
Downey is 15 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chongqing to Downey flights?
Typically Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Long Beach International Airport (LGB); Downey also has LAX, BUR, SNA, ONT, SBD.
What currency do I need in Downey?
The Dollar (USD).
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.