AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
7,460 km
4,635 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
7,460 km
4,635 mi / 4,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

AKL XCH
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code AKL XCH
ICAO Code NZAA YPXM
City Auckland Christmas Island
Country New Zealand CX
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Indian/Christmas
Elevation 23 ft 916 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Auckland (AKL) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 7,460 kilometers (4,635 miles / 4,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with CX. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:05 in Auckland, it's 06:05 in Christmas Island. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Christmas Island (XCH) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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