CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,116 km
5,665 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
9,116 km
5,665 mi / 4,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CAI XCH
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code CAI XCH
ICAO Code HECA YPXM
City Cairo Christmas Island
Country Egypt CX
Timezone Africa/Cairo Indian/Christmas
Elevation 382 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Cairo (CAI) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 9,116 kilometers (5,665 miles / 4,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:37 in Cairo, it's 13:37 in Christmas Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Christmas Island (XCH) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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