Chongqing to Amarillo flights
Amarillo lies 12,222 km (7,594 mi) north-east of Chongqing, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 16 h 25 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 | Amarillo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 22 million | 198,645 |
| Elevation | 289 m (948 ft) | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | CKG, 19 km out | AMA, 11 km out |
Clocks in Amarillo are 13 h behind Chongqing right now, so a 16 h 25 min journey lands only 3 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Amarillo
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 Amarillo
Amarillo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 13,502-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (regional) | AMA | 11 km (7 mi) | 13,502 ft | 3,607 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Amarillo from Chongqing?
12,222 km (7,594 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chongqing.
How long does it take to get from Chongqing to Amarillo by air?
About 16 h 25 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 Amarillo?
Amarillo is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chongqing to Amarillo flights?
Typically Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA).
What currency do I need in Amarillo?
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.