Chongqing to Sydney (Mascot) (CKG–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CKG–SYD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Grant Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 5,272 miles in approximately 10h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS Grant Aviation | 1 | 332 | 10h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sydney (Mascot) from Chongqing
| Metric | CKG→SYD | TFU→SYD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from CKG | – | 139 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 5 |
| Flight time | 10h 25m | 11h 50m |
Travel Essentials
CKG: CST · SYD: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chongqing, it's 8:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
Chinese passport holders need a visa to enter Australia. The most common option is the Visitor visa (subclass 600), which costs AUD 190 and allows stays up to 3, 6, or 12 months. Apply online through immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. Processing takes 20 to 30 days for the tourist stream, but can be longer during busy periods.
Required documents include proof of funds, travel itinerary, employment letter, and bank statements. If you have family in Australia, an invitation letter helps. Australia also offers a 10-year frequent traveler visa (subclass 600) for Chinese nationals at AUD 1,085, with each stay capped at 3 months. All applicants may need to provide biometrics at the Australian Visa Application Centre in their city. Health examinations are required for stays over 3 months.
Chongqing Metro Line 10 runs directly to T3A (the main international and domestic terminal) in 35–45 minutes from Jiaochangkou (city centre), costing ¥6–8. Line 3 also connects to the airport with a transfer. T3B links internally to T3A; check if your terminal is within the same building before choosing a route.Airport shuttle buses serve multiple city zones including Chaotianmen, Guanyinqiao, and Shapingba (¥20–30, 40–70 min). Taxis from the Jiefangbei area cost ¥60–90 and take 40–60 minutes depending on expressway conditions. DiDi is widely available.
Airport Link trains depart every 10 minutes to Central Station (13 min, AUD $20.10 with Opal). The station access fee makes this more expensive than typical Sydney transit. Taxis from International Terminal queue outside arrivals; metered fares to the CBD run AUD $45–65. Uber operates from a designated ride-share zone.Rental car companies have desks in both the international and domestic terminal precincts. A SkyBus operates to the CBD and several suburbs as a cheaper alternative to taxis (AUD $24–27).
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers (December–February) are warm and humid at 24–32°C with afternoon sea breezes and occasional severe thunderstorms that can cause extended ground stops. Winters (June–August) are mild and mostly dry at 8–17°C. Fog on winter mornings occasionally delays operations.
The airport faces its greatest disruption risk from summer thunderstorms and, less commonly, from east-coast lows bringing heavy rain and strong winds in autumn and winter. Pack layers for winter. Summer evenings can be surprisingly cool with sea breezes.
CKG–SYD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CKG to SYD
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are connected by nonstop service from Grant Aviation. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CKG to SYD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CKG to SYD ranges from 10 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,272 miles (8,484 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via HKT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU).