KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,774 km
2,966 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
4,774 km
2,966 mi / 2,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
150°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM XCH
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code KTM XCH
ICAO Code VNKT YPXM
City Kathmandu Christmas Island
Country Nepal CX
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Indian/Christmas
Elevation 4,390 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 4,774 kilometers (2,966 miles / 2,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:15 in Kathmandu, it's 04:30 in Christmas Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,474 feet between the two airports. Christmas Island Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Christmas Island (XCH) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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