BNE
Brisbane
Australia
5,294 km
3,290 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
5,294 km
3,290 mi / 2,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
281°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BNE XCH
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code BNE XCH
ICAO Code YBBN YPXM
City Brisbane Christmas Island
Country Australia CX
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Indian/Christmas
Elevation 13 ft 916 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Brisbane (BNE) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 5,294 kilometers (3,290 miles / 2,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:29 in Brisbane, it's 06:29 in Christmas Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Christmas Island (XCH) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 118° (east 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 Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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