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China · Chongqing

Nanbin: how to get there and around

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Nanbin is a city of 118,597 people in China (Chongqing), 549 m (1,801 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Chongqing Xiannüshan Airport (CQW), 72 km (45 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population118,597
Elevation549 m (1,801 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Shanghai (UTC+8 now)
CurrencyYuan Renminbi (CNY)
Dialling code+86
Driving sideRight
Plug typesAS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15
Coordinates29.999, 108.109
Nanbin

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Daylight in Nanbin runs from about 10 h 16 min a day in late December to 14 h 7 min in late June (computed for 30° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Nanbin is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chongqing Xiannüshan Airport (CQW), 72 km (45 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ, 88 km).

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Buses to Nanbin · Driving and car hire

Nearby cities, and how to get between them

Common questions

Which airport serves Nanbin?

Chongqing Xiannüshan Airport (CQW), 72 km (45 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Nanbin?

About 118,597 people live in Nanbin (GeoNames).

What time zone is Nanbin in?

Asia/Shanghai, currently UTC+8.

What currency is used in Nanbin?

The Yuan Renminbi (CNY). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Nanbin?

Chongqing (157 km), Chengdu (395 km), Shiyan (389 km), Bazhong (245 km), Zunyi (283 km).

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.