Chongqing to Rishra flights
Rishra lies 1,967 km (1,222 mi) west of Chongqing, -2.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 h 16 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 | Rishra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 22 million | 117,014 |
| Elevation | 289 m (948 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | CKG, 19 km out | CCU, 13 km out |
Clocks in Rishra are 2 h 30 min behind Chongqing right now, so a 3 h 16 min journey lands only 46 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rishra
Crossing from China into India: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rupee (INR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
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 Rishra
Rishra is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,919-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Jessore Airport (JSR, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport | CCU | 13 km (8 mi) | 11,919 ft | 16 ft |
| Jessore Airport (regional) | JSR | 98 km (61 mi) | 8,000 ft | 20 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Rishra from Chongqing?
1,967 km (1,222 mi) in a straight line, west of Chongqing.
How long does it take to get from Chongqing to Rishra by air?
About 3 h 16 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 Rishra?
Rishra is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chongqing to Rishra flights?
Typically Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU); Rishra also has JSR.
What currency do I need in Rishra?
The Rupee (INR).
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.