EBB
Kampala
Uganda
8,178 km
5,081 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
8,178 km
5,081 mi / 4,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

EBB XCH
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code EBB XCH
ICAO Code HUEN YPXM
City Kampala Christmas Island
Country Uganda CX
Timezone Africa/Kampala Indian/Christmas
Elevation 3,782 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Kampala (EBB) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 8,178 kilometers (5,081 miles / 4,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:12 in Kampala, it's 06:12 in Christmas Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,866 feet between the two airports. Christmas Island Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Christmas Island (XCH) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 273° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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