Chongqing to San Francisco flights
San Francisco lies 10,961 km (6,811 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 48 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.
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| Chongqing | San Francisco | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 22 million | 827,526 |
| Elevation | 289 m (948 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | CKG, 19 km out | SFO, 18 km out |
Clocks in San Francisco are 15 h behind Chongqing right now, so a 14 h 48 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in San Francisco
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 San Francisco
San Francisco is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,870-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK, 18 km), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 63 km), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 33 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 40 km), Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco International Airport | SFO | 18 km (11 mi) | 11,870 ft | 13 ft |
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | OAK | 18 km (11 mi) | 10,520 ft | 9 ft |
| Mineta San Jose International Airport | SJC | 63 km (39 mi) | 11,000 ft | 62 ft |
| San Carlos Airport (regional) | SQL | 33 km (21 mi) | 2,621 ft | 5 ft |
| Buchanan Field (regional) | CCR | 40 km (25 mi) | 5,001 ft | 26 ft |
| Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (regional) | STS | 89 km (55 mi) | 6,000 ft | 128 ft |
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Staying in San Francisco
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Common questions
How far is San Francisco from Chongqing?
10,961 km (6,811 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chongqing.
How long does it take to get from Chongqing to San Francisco by air?
About 14 h 48 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 San Francisco?
San Francisco is 15 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chongqing to San Francisco flights?
Typically Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO); San Francisco also has OAK, SJC, SQL, CCR, STS.
What currency do I need in San Francisco?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in San Francisco?
Our booking partner lists 412 places to stay in San Francisco, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.