ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
10,884 km
6,763 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
10,884 km
6,763 mi / 5,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

ARN XCH
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code ARN XCH
ICAO Code ESSA YPXM
City Stockholm Christmas Island
Country Sweden CX
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Indian/Christmas
Elevation 137 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Stockholm (ARN) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 10,884 kilometers (6,763 miles / 5,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:02 in Stockholm, it's 22:02 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 Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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