Chongqing to Chicago
15h 13m The flight from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) covers 11,905 km (7,397 miles) and takes approximately 15h 13m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 11°, passing near 78.4° N, 158.1° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 21h 39m | 22h 04m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 16m | 15h 41m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 14m | 13h 39m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 00m | 14h 26m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| CKG | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| City | Chongqing | Chicago |
| Country | China | United States |
| ICAO | ZUCK | KORD |
| Coordinates | 29.7123, 106.6519 | 41.9786, -87.9048 |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft | 680 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Chongqing to Chicago?
A non-stop flight from Chongqing (CKG) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 15h 13m. The great-circle distance is 11,905 km (7,397 miles, 6,428 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 11°.
How far is Chongqing from Chicago?
11,905 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,397 miles or 6,428 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between CKG and ORD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,905 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 15h 13m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Chongqing
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.