ATH
Athens
Greece
10,009 km
6,219 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
10,009 km
6,219 mi / 5,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
103°
east southeast

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ATH XCH
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code ATH XCH
ICAO Code LGAV YPXM
City Athens Christmas Island
Country Greece CX
Timezone Europe/Athens Indian/Christmas
Elevation 308 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Athens (ATH) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 10,009 kilometers (6,219 miles / 5,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:03 in Athens, it's 12:03 in Christmas Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Christmas Island (XCH) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 309° (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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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