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Chongqing to Cincinnati flights

Cincinnati lies 12,292 km (7,638 mi) north of Chongqing, -12 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.

A nonstop flight would take about 16 h 31 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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ChongqingCincinnati
CountryChinaUnited States
Population22 million311,097
Elevation289 m (948 ft)267 m (876 ft)
Time nowUTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Nearest large airportCKG, 19 km outCVG, 16 km out

Clocks in Cincinnati are 12 h behind Chongqing right now, so a 16 h 31 min journey lands only 4 h 31 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Cincinnati

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 Cincinnati

Cincinnati is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK, 9 km), James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY, 90 km).

Airports with scheduled service within 100 km of Cincinnati (OurAirports)
AirportCodeFrom centreLongest runwayElevation
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International AirportCVG16 km (10 mi)12,001 ft896 ft
Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (regional)LUK9 km (6 mi)6,101 ft483 ft
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (regional)DAY90 km (56 mi)10,901 ft1,009 ft

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Common questions

How far is Cincinnati from Chongqing?

12,292 km (7,638 mi) in a straight line, north of Chongqing.

How long does it take to get from Chongqing to Cincinnati by air?

About 16 h 31 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 Cincinnati?

Cincinnati is 12 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against Asia/Shanghai).

Which airports are used for Chongqing to Cincinnati flights?

Typically Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG); Cincinnati also has LUK, DAY.

What currency do I need in Cincinnati?

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.