Chongqing to Cedar Rapids flights
Cedar Rapids lies 11,841 km (7,358 mi) north of Chongqing, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 15 h 56 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 | Cedar Rapids | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 22 million | 130,405 |
| Elevation | 289 m (948 ft) | 251 m (823 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | CKG, 19 km out | CID, 15 km out |
Clocks in Cedar Rapids are 13 h behind Chongqing right now, so a 15 h 56 min journey lands only 2 h 56 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cedar Rapids
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 Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,600 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO, 87 km), Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Eastern Iowa Airport (regional) | CID | 15 km (9 mi) | 8,600 ft | 869 ft |
| Waterloo Regional Airport (regional) | ALO | 87 km (54 mi) | 8,399 ft | 873 ft |
| Dubuque Regional Airport (regional) | DBQ | 89 km (55 mi) | 6,502 ft | 1,077 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 11,841 km (7,358 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Cedar Rapids from Chongqing?
11,841 km (7,358 mi) in a straight line, north of Chongqing.
How long does it take to get from Chongqing to Cedar Rapids by air?
About 15 h 56 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 Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chongqing to Cedar Rapids flights?
Typically Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID); Cedar Rapids also has ALO, DBQ.
What currency do I need in Cedar Rapids?
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.