Wuhan (Huangpi) to Chongqing
1h 20m The flight from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) covers 736 km (457 miles) and takes approximately 1h 20m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 263°, passing near 30.3° N, 110.4° 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 | 1h 20m | 1h 45m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 57m | 1h 22m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 49m | 1h 14m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 52m | 1h 17m |
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
| WUH | CKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Wuhan Tianhe International Airport | Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport |
| City | Wuhan (Huangpi) | Chongqing |
| Country | China | China |
| ICAO | ZHHH | ZUCK |
| Coordinates | 30.7748, 114.2137 | 29.7123, 106.6519 |
| Elevation | 113 ft | 1,365 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Wuhan (Huangpi) to Chongqing?
A non-stop flight from Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Chongqing (CKG) takes about 1h 20m. The great-circle distance is 736 km (457 miles, 397 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 263°.
How far is Wuhan (Huangpi) from Chongqing?
736 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 457 miles or 397 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 WUH and CKG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 736 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.
Other routes from Wuhan (Huangpi)
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.