BOS
Boston
United States
16,452 km
10,223 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
16,452 km
10,223 mi / 8,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
north

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BOS XCH
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code BOS XCH
ICAO Code KBOS YPXM
City Boston Christmas Island
Country United States CX
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Christmas
Elevation 19 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Boston (BOS) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 16,452 kilometers (10,223 miles / 8,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:30 in Boston, it's 04:30 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.

The return flight from Christmas Island (XCH) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 355° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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