BWI
Baltimore
United States
16,812 km
10,446 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
16,812 km
10,446 mi / 9,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
355°
north

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BWI XCH
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code BWI XCH
ICAO Code KBWI YPXM
City Baltimore Christmas Island
Country United States CX
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Christmas
Elevation 143 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Baltimore (BWI) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 16,812 kilometers (10,446 miles / 9,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 14:51 in Baltimore, it's 02:51 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 Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 4° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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