Chongqing to Ashkelon flights
Ashkelon lies 6,760 km (4,200 mi) west of Chongqing, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 9 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 | Ashkelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Israel |
| Population | 22 million | 144,073 |
| Elevation | 289 m (948 ft) | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) |
| Nearest large airport | CKG, 19 km out | TLV, 48 km out |
Clocks in Ashkelon are 5 h behind Chongqing right now, so a 9 h 25 min journey lands only 4 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ashkelon
Crossing from China into Israel: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Shekel (ILS); sockets are BS 546, Euro, Type H; the dialling code becomes +972; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
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 Ashkelon
Ashkelon is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), 48 km (30 mi) from the centre, whose 13,327-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are El Arish International Airport (AAC, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | 48 km (30 mi) | 13,327 ft | 135 ft |
| El Arish International Airport | AAC | 98 km (61 mi) | 9,905 ft | 118 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ashkelon from Chongqing?
6,760 km (4,200 mi) in a straight line, west of Chongqing.
How long does it take to get from Chongqing to Ashkelon by air?
About 9 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 Ashkelon?
Ashkelon is 5 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jerusalem against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chongqing to Ashkelon flights?
Typically Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV); Ashkelon also has AAC.
What currency do I need in Ashkelon?
The Shekel (ILS).
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.