Chongqing to Jerusalem flights
Jerusalem lies 6,699 km (4,162 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 20 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 | Jerusalem | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Israel |
| Population | 22 million | 971,800 |
| Elevation | 289 m (948 ft) | 786 m (2,579 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) |
| Nearest large airport | CKG, 19 km out | TLV, 41 km out |
Clocks in Jerusalem are 5 h behind Chongqing right now, so a 9 h 20 min journey lands only 4 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Jerusalem
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 Jerusalem
Jerusalem is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), 41 km (25 mi) from the centre, whose 13,327-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Queen Alia International Airport (AMM, 74 km), Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | 41 km (25 mi) | 13,327 ft | 135 ft |
| Queen Alia International Airport | AMM | 74 km (46 mi) | 12,008 ft | 2,395 ft |
| Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport | ADJ | 77 km (48 mi) | 10,745 ft | 2,555 ft |
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Staying in Jerusalem
Our booking partner lists 711 places to stay in Jerusalem. Of the 207 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (142), and 10 are five-star. Across 160 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 121,042 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Jerusalem from Chongqing?
6,699 km (4,162 mi) in a straight line, west of Chongqing.
How long does it take to get from Chongqing to Jerusalem by air?
About 9 h 20 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 Jerusalem?
Jerusalem is 5 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jerusalem against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chongqing to Jerusalem flights?
Typically Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV); Jerusalem also has AMM, ADJ.
What currency do I need in Jerusalem?
The Shekel (ILS).
Where can I stay in Jerusalem?
Our booking partner lists 711 places to stay in Jerusalem, bookable on this site.
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.