OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
5,348 km
3,323 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
5,348 km
3,323 mi / 2,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

OOL XCH
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code OOL XCH
ICAO Code YBCG YPXM
City Gold Coast Christmas Island
Country Australia CX
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Indian/Christmas
Elevation 21 ft 916 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 5,348 kilometers (3,323 miles / 2,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with CX. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:59 in Gold Coast, it's 09:59 in Christmas Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Christmas Island (XCH) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 119° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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