Budapest to Chongqing (BUD–CKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CA436
CA Air China
789
12:00 PM
CEST TT2B
4:10 AM+1
CST
10h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA435
CA Air China
789
2:45 AM
CST TT3
7:30 AM
CEST
10h 45m
73%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MXP Ferno (VA) 14h 30m FRW4 HU Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Chongqing flights
PEK Beijing 14h 50m CA 3UCAHU Beijing (PEK) to Chongqing flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 14h 50m CZ 3UAQCA Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Chongqing flights
SZX Shenzhen 15h CAHU 3U9CCA Shenzhen (SZX) to Chongqing flights
LHR London 15h 30m B6BAIB GS London (LHR) to Chongqing flights
DOH Doha 15h 35m MHQRUL AYBAQR Doha (DOH) to Chongqing flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 16h 5m FM 3U9CAF Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Chongqing flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 16h 18m AFKQMU HU Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Chongqing flights
FCO Rome 16h 55m W4W6 HU Rome (FCO) to Chongqing flights
BRU Zaventem 17h 2m ACEYSN HU Zaventem (BRU) to Chongqing flights
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Budapest to Chongqing
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,625 mi 10h 10m nonstop +6h ahead

BUD–CKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 4,625 miles in approximately 10h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUD–CKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 1 789 10h10 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BUD to CKG direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUD to CKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,484
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Chongqing is 6 hours ahead of Budapest.
BUD: CEST · CKG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Chongqing.
Distance & Flight Time
4,625 mi / 7,443 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 10m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Hungarian passport holders enter China visa-free for stays of up to 30 days. This unilateral policy covers tourism, business, family visits, exchanges, and transit. It runs through December 31, 2026. Passport must be valid for at least the duration of your intended stay. Bring proof of accommodation and a return ticket.

Getting from CKG

Metro Line 10 from the airport to Jiaochangkou (city centre) takes 35–45 minutes (¥6–8) and runs until around 11pm. Transfers to Lines 1, 2, 3, 6 provide extensive city coverage. Airport buses serve major commercial zones (¥20–30). Taxis use a metered system; the Jiefangbei CBD area costs ¥60–90.DiDi ride-hail is the standard option for most travelers and generally cheaper than street taxis. Chongqing's mountainous terrain means surface travel times vary significantly by destination; the elevated metro is more predictable than road travel during peak hours.

Chongqing Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Chongqing is one of China's "Three Furnaces" for summer heat. Summers are hot and humid (30–38°C, June–September) with frequent rainstorms and thunderstorms that cause delays. The city sits at a river confluence and fog is endemic. Winter and early spring mornings often produce dense fog (2–12°C) that delays or diverts departures.

Overcast skies are the norm for most of the year; Chongqing averages among the fewest sunshine days of any major Chinese city. Autumn (October–November) offers the clearest weather. Pollution combined with fog can produce severe visibility reductions in winter. Pack layers for the dramatic temperature drops that occur with elevation changes in the surrounding mountains.

BUD–CKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Budapest to Chongqing route.
Route details
Distance4,625 mi / 7,443 km
Flight time10h 10m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUD
IATA / ICAOBUD / LHBP
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation495 ft / 151 m
Destination: CKG
IATA / ICAOCKG / ZUCK
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr48.6M
Elevation1,365 ft / 416 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUD to CKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport take about 10h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 4,625 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BUD to CKG: Air China.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Milan Malpensa, Beijing Capital and Guangzhou Baiyun.
Chongqing is 6 hours ahead of Budapest.
Yes, return flights from CKG to BUD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BUD to CKG

Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BUD to CKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUD to CKG is about 10 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,625 miles (7,443 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Milan Malpensa, Beijing Capital and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.