BRU
Brussels
Belgium
11,692 km
7,265 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
11,692 km
7,265 mi / 6,313 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
88°
east

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BRU XCH
Airport Name Brussels Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code BRU XCH
ICAO Code EBBR YPXM
City Brussels Christmas Island
Country Belgium CX
Timezone Europe/Brussels Indian/Christmas
Elevation 184 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Brussels (BRU) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 11,692 kilometers (7,265 miles / 6,313 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:52 in Brussels, it's 05:52 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 Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 320° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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