Sydney (Mascot) to Chongqing (SYD–CKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SYD–CKG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Grant Aviation and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 5,272 miles in approximately 10h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS Grant Aviation | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| QF Qantas | 1 | 74Y | 10h | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SYD: AEST · CKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 4:00 PM in Chongqing.
The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.
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.
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.
SYD–CKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SYD to CKG
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) are connected by nonstop service from Grant Aviation and Qantas. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SYD to CKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SYD to CKG is about 10 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,272 miles (8,484 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 Xiamen Gaoqi, Guangzhou Baiyun and Suvarnabhumi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.