PVG
Shanghai
China
4,934 km
3,066 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
4,934 km
3,066 mi / 2,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
203°
south southwest

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PVG XCH
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code PVG XCH
ICAO Code ZSPD YPXM
City Shanghai Christmas Island
Country China CX
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Indian/Christmas
Elevation 13 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Shanghai (PVG) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 4,934 kilometers (3,066 miles / 2,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:45 in Shanghai, it's 06:45 in Christmas Island.

The return flight from Christmas Island (XCH) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 20° (north 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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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