CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
11,154 km
6,931 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
11,154 km
6,931 mi / 6,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
93°
east

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CPH XCH
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code CPH XCH
ICAO Code EKCH YPXM
City Copenhagen Christmas Island
Country Denmark CX
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Indian/Christmas
Elevation 17 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 11,154 kilometers (6,931 miles / 6,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:35 in Copenhagen, it's 08:35 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 Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 325° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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