DEL
New Delhi
India
5,316 km
3,303 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
5,316 km
3,303 mi / 2,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
141°
southeast

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DEL XCH
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code DEL XCH
ICAO Code VIDP YPXM
City New Delhi Christmas Island
Country India CX
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Indian/Christmas
Elevation 777 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 -10.450000, 105.690000

New Delhi (DEL) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 5,316 kilometers (3,303 miles / 2,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting India with CX. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:31 in New Delhi, it's 10:01 in Christmas Island.

The return flight from Christmas Island (XCH) to New Delhi (DEL) 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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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