LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
12,878 km
8,002 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
12,878 km
8,002 mi / 6,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
83°
east

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LIS XCH
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code LIS XCH
ICAO Code LPPT YPXM
City Lisbon Christmas Island
Country Portugal CX
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Indian/Christmas
Elevation 374 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Lisbon (LIS) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 12,878 kilometers (8,002 miles / 6,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:12 in Lisbon, it's 06:12 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 Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 308° (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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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