Hamilton to Chongqing flights
Chongqing lies 11,893 km (7,390 mi) north of Hamilton, +12 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 16 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Hamilton | Chongqing | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | China |
| Population | 569,353 | 22 million |
| Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) | 289 m (948 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | YHM, 11 km out | CKG, 19 km out |
Clocks in Chongqing are 12 h ahead of Hamilton right now, so a 16 h journey lands 28 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chongqing
Crossing from Canada into China: money changes from the Dollar to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Hamilton
Hamilton is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,006-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, 51 km), Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF, 97 km), Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF, 49 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 55 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 56 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport | CKG | 19 km (12 mi) | 12,467 ft | 1,365 ft |
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Staying in Chongqing
Our booking partner lists 436 places to stay in Chongqing. Of the 405 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (163), and 41 are five-star. Across 35 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.1 out of 10. Guests have left 9,930 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Chongqing from Hamilton?
11,893 km (7,390 mi) in a straight line, north of Hamilton.
How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Chongqing by air?
About 16 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamilton and Chongqing?
Chongqing is 12 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against America/Toronto).
Which airports are used for Hamilton to Chongqing flights?
Typically John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG).
What currency do I need in Chongqing?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Chongqing?
Our booking partner lists 436 places to stay in Chongqing, 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.