Chongqing to Chūō flights
Chūō lies 3,169 km (1,969 mi) east of Chongqing, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 4 h 49 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 | Chūō | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Japan |
| Population | 22 million | 169,179 |
| Elevation | 289 m (948 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | CKG, 19 km out | HND, 13 km out |
Clocks in Chūō are 1 h ahead of Chongqing right now, so a 4 h 49 min journey lands 5 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chūō
Crossing from China into Japan: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Yen (JPY); traffic switches to the left; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +81; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 Chūō
Chūō is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Narita International Airport (NRT, 56 km), Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | 13 km (8 mi) | 11,024 ft | 35 ft |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | 56 km (35 mi) | 13,123 ft | 141 ft |
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | 81 km (50 mi) | 8,858 ft | 105 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chūō from Chongqing?
3,169 km (1,969 mi) in a straight line, east of Chongqing.
How long does it take to get from Chongqing to Chūō by air?
About 4 h 49 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 Chūō?
Chūō is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chongqing to Chūō flights?
Typically Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND); Chūō also has NRT, IBR.
What currency do I need in Chūō?
The Yen (JPY).
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.