ALG
Algiers
Algeria
11,807 km
7,336 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
11,807 km
7,336 mi / 6,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

ALG XCH
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code ALG XCH
ICAO Code DAAG YPXM
City Algiers Christmas Island
Country Algeria CX
Timezone Africa/Algiers Indian/Christmas
Elevation 82 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Algiers (ALG) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 11,807 kilometers (7,336 miles / 6,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:15 in Algiers, it's 01:15 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 Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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