CKG
Chongqing
China
10,957 km
6,808 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
10,957 km
6,808 mi / 5,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
37°
northeast

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CKG SFO
Airport Name Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code CKG SFO
ICAO Code ZUCK KSFO
City Chongqing San Francisco
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,365 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 29.720000, 106.640000 37.620000, -122.380000

Chongqing (CKG) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) in Chongqing, China to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,957 kilometers (6,808 miles / 5,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:13 in Chongqing, it's 01:13 in San Francisco. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,352 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Chongqing (CKG) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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