DUB
Dublin
Ireland
12,387 km
7,697 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
12,387 km
7,697 mi / 6,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
78°
east northeast

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DUB XCH
Airport Name Dublin Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code DUB XCH
ICAO Code EIDW YPXM
City Dublin Christmas Island
Country Ireland CX
Timezone Europe/Dublin Indian/Christmas
Elevation 242 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 53.420000, -6.270000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Dublin (DUB) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dublin Airport (DUB) in Dublin, Ireland to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 12,387 kilometers (7,697 miles / 6,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:33 in Dublin, it's 18:33 in Christmas Island. With a 7-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 Dublin (DUB) follows a heading of 324° (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 Dublin Airport (DUB) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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