Chongqing to Raleigh flights
Raleigh lies 12,730 km (7,910 mi) north of Chongqing, -12 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 17 h 4 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 | Raleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 22 million | 482,295 |
| Elevation | 289 m (948 ft) | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | CKG, 19 km out | RDU, 18 km out |
Clocks in Raleigh are 12 h behind Chongqing right now, so a 17 h 4 min journey lands only 5 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Raleigh
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 Raleigh
Raleigh is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Durham International Airport | RDU | 18 km (11 mi) | 10,000 ft | 435 ft |
| Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (regional) | FAY | 90 km (56 mi) | 7,709 ft | 189 ft |
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Staying in Raleigh
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Common questions
How far is Raleigh from Chongqing?
12,730 km (7,910 mi) in a straight line, north of Chongqing.
How long does it take to get from Chongqing to Raleigh by air?
About 17 h 4 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 Raleigh?
Raleigh is 12 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chongqing to Raleigh flights?
Typically Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU); Raleigh also has FAY.
What currency do I need in Raleigh?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Raleigh?
Our booking partner lists 246 places to stay in Raleigh, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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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.