LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,095 km
6,273 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
10,095 km
6,273 mi / 5,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

LAD XCH
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code LAD XCH
ICAO Code FNLU YPXM
City Luanda Christmas Island
Country Angola CX
Timezone Africa/Luanda Indian/Christmas
Elevation 243 ft 916 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Luanda (LAD) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 10,095 kilometers (6,273 miles / 5,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:19 in Luanda, it's 05:19 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 Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 261° (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 Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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