BOG
Bogota
Colombia
19,375 km
12,039 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
19,375 km
12,039 mi / 10,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Bogota
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

BOG XCH
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code BOG XCH
ICAO Code SKBO YPXM
City Bogota Christmas Island
Country Colombia CX
Timezone America/Bogota Indian/Christmas
Elevation 8,361 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Bogota (BOG) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 19,375 kilometers (12,039 miles / 10,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:32 in Bogota, it's 04:32 in Christmas Island. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,445 feet between the two airports. Christmas Island Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Christmas Island (XCH) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 182° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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