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China · Chongqing

Nanchuan: how to get there and around

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Nanchuan is a city of 204,775 people in China (Chongqing), 538 m (1,765 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG), 76 km (47 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population204,775
Elevation538 m (1,765 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Shanghai (UTC+8 now)
CurrencyYuan Renminbi (CNY)
Dialling code+86
Driving sideRight
Plug typesAS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15
Coordinates29.152, 107.103
Nanchuan

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Daylight in Nanchuan runs from about 10 h 19 min a day in late December to 14 h 3 min in late June (computed for 29.15° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Nanchuan is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG), 76 km (47 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Chongqing Xiannüshan Airport (CQW, 67 km).

Flights to Nanchuan: every airport, routes and times

Buses to Nanchuan · Driving and car hire

Nearby cities, and how to get between them

Common questions

Which airport serves Nanchuan?

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG), 76 km (47 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Nanchuan?

About 204,775 people live in Nanchuan (GeoNames).

What time zone is Nanchuan in?

Asia/Shanghai, currently UTC+8.

What currency is used in Nanchuan?

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

Which cities are near Nanchuan?

Chongqing (70 km), Chengdu (338 km), Guiyang (288 km), Bazhong (304 km), Zunyi (164 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.