Chongqing to London
11h 02m The flight from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) covers 8,538 km (5,306 miles) and takes approximately 11h 02m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 322°, passing near 54.6° N, 65.7° 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 | 15h 31m | 15h 57m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 10h 57m | 11h 22m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 29m | 9h 54m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 03m | 10h 28m |
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 | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| City | Chongqing | London |
| Country | China | United Kingdom |
| ICAO | ZUCK | EGLL |
| Coordinates | 29.7123, 106.6519 | 51.4707, -0.4599 |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft | 83 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Chongqing to London?
A non-stop flight from Chongqing (CKG) to London (LHR) takes about 11h 02m. The great-circle distance is 8,538 km (5,306 miles, 4,610 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 322°.
How far is Chongqing from London?
8,538 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,306 miles or 4,610 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 LHR?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,538 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 11h 02m 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.