Chongqing to Médéa flights
Médéa lies 9,212 km (5,724 mi) north-west of Chongqing, -7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h 34 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 | Médéa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Algeria |
| Population | 22 million | 145,441 |
| Elevation | 289 m (948 ft) | 910 m (2,986 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) |
| Nearest large airport | CKG, 19 km out | ALG, 63 km out |
Clocks in Médéa are 7 h behind Chongqing right now, so a 12 h 34 min journey lands only 5 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Médéa
Crossing from China into Algeria: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dinar (DZD); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type E; the dialling code becomes +213; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648803 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
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 Médéa
Médéa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG), 63 km (39 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houari Boumediene Airport | ALG | 63 km (39 mi) | 11,483 ft | 82 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Médéa from Chongqing?
9,212 km (5,724 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chongqing.
How long does it take to get from Chongqing to Médéa by air?
About 12 h 34 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 Médéa?
Médéa is 7 h behind at the moment (Africa/Algiers against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chongqing to Médéa flights?
Typically Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG).
What currency do I need in Médéa?
The Dinar (DZD).
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.