China
KazakhstanChongqing to Almaty shipping route.
4,648 km by rail, about 6.5 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Chongqing and Almaty
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
ChongqingRailAlmatyRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 4,648 km (2,888 mi) |
| Straight line | 3,036 km |
| Transit time | 6.5 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Chongqing to Almaty shipping route by rail
A freight train from Chongqing to Almaty covers a rail distance of 4,648 km, against 3,036 km in a straight line.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 6.5 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between China and Kazakhstan come on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Chongqing and Almaty.
Of 15 rail routes from Chongqing in this directory, Almaty is the 13th shortest. Closer destinations: Urumqi (3,340 km), Shanghai (2,005 km) and Yiwu (1,996 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Chongqing to Almaty?
4,648 km by rail (3,036 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Chongqing to Almaty?
About 6.5 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Almaty to Chongqing has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.