AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
11,667 km
7,250 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
11,667 km
7,250 mi / 6,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
88°
east

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AMS XCH
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code AMS XCH
ICAO Code EHAM YPXM
City Amsterdam Christmas Island
Country Netherlands CX
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Indian/Christmas
Elevation -11 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 11,667 kilometers (7,250 miles / 6,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Netherlands with CX. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:29 in Amsterdam, it's 07:29 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 Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 322° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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