LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
11,487 km
7,137 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
11,487 km
7,137 mi / 6,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

LOS XCH
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code LOS XCH
ICAO Code DNMM YPXM
City Lagos Christmas Island
Country Nigeria CX
Timezone Africa/Lagos Indian/Christmas
Elevation 135 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Lagos (LOS) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 11,487 kilometers (7,137 miles / 6,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:53 in Lagos, it's 05:53 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 Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 274° (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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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