Chicago to Chongqing flights
Chongqing lies 11,942 km (7,420 mi) north of Chicago, +13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 16 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.
| Chicago | Chongqing | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | China |
| Population | 2.7 million | 22 million |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 289 m (948 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | MDW, 11 km out | CKG, 19 km out |
Clocks in Chongqing are 13 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 16 h 4 min journey lands 29 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chongqing
Crossing from United States into China: money changes from the Dollar to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chicago
Chicago is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,522 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 25 km), Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY, 33 km), Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 71 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport | CKG | 19 km (12 mi) | 12,467 ft | 1,365 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 11,942 km (7,420 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Chongqing
Our booking partner lists 436 places to stay in Chongqing. Of the 405 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (163), and 41 are five-star. Across 35 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.1 out of 10. Guests have left 9,930 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Chongqing from Chicago?
11,942 km (7,420 mi) in a straight line, north of Chicago.
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Chongqing by air?
About 16 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 Chicago and Chongqing?
Chongqing is 13 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Chicago to Chongqing flights?
Typically Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG).
What currency do I need in Chongqing?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Chongqing?
Our booking partner lists 436 places to stay in Chongqing, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.