MUC
Munich
Germany
11,160 km
6,935 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
11,160 km
6,935 mi / 6,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
94°
east

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MUC XCH
Airport Name Munich International Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code MUC XCH
ICAO Code EDDM YPXM
City Munich Christmas Island
Country Germany CX
Timezone Europe/Berlin Indian/Christmas
Elevation 1,487 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Munich (MUC) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 11,160 kilometers (6,935 miles / 6,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:31 in Munich, it's 18:31 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 Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 318° (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 Munich International Airport (MUC) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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