United Kingdom
ChinaLondon (LHR) to Chongqing (CKG) shipping route.
8,965 km by air, about 12 h in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: London (LHR) and Chongqing (CKG)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
London (LHR)AirChongqing (CKG)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 8,965 km (5,571 mi) |
| Straight line | 8,539 km |
| Flight time | 12 h |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the London (LHR) to Chongqing (CKG) shipping route by air
London to Chongqing by air: flight distance 8,965 km, heading north east from the United Kingdom to China. The shortest line over the globe is 8,539 km, and real airways add the rest.
Flight time is about 12 h at 800 km/h block speed. Most cargo on this distance flies nonstop, in a freighter or in the belly of a passenger aircraft. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for LHR to CKG this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on London to Chongqing saves money. The shipment crosses from the United Kingdom into China, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from London (LHR) in this directory, Chongqing (CKG) is the 43rd shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from London: Bogota (8,897 km), Chengdu (8,719 km) and Xi'an (8,656 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from London (LHR) to Chongqing (CKG)?
8,965 km along the flight path (8,539 km great circle).
What is the flight time from London (LHR) to Chongqing (CKG)?
About 12 h of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Chongqing (CKG) to London (LHR) has its own page with the same distance and route.
More airport to airport distance
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Cologne (CGN)561 km - London (LHR) to Frankfurt (FRA)687 km
- Chengdu (CTU) to Chongqing (CKG)291 km
- Xi'an (XIY) to Chongqing (CKG)590 km
Hanoi (HAN) to Chongqing (CKG)995 km- Guangzhou (CAN) to Chongqing (CKG)1,013 km
- Shenzhen (SZX) to Chongqing (CKG)1,115 km
Hong Kong (HKG) to Chongqing (CKG)1,151 km
How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.