OTP
Bucharest
Romania
10,012 km
6,221 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
10,012 km
6,221 mi / 5,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

OTP XCH
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code OTP XCH
ICAO Code LROP YPXM
City Bucharest Christmas Island
Country Romania CX
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Indian/Christmas
Elevation 314 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Bucharest (OTP) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 10,012 kilometers (6,221 miles / 5,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:33 in Bucharest, it's 04:33 in Christmas Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Christmas Island (XCH) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 316° (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 Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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