The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 17,178 kilometers (10,674 miles / 9,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:03 in Mexico City, it's 07:03 in Christmas Island. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,400 feet between the two airports. Christmas Island Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Christmas Island (XCH) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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