RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
7,505 km
4,663 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
7,505 km
4,663 mi / 4,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RUH XCH
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code RUH XCH
ICAO Code OERK YPXM
City Riyadh Christmas Island
Country Saudi Arabia CX
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Indian/Christmas
Elevation 2,049 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Riyadh (RUH) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 7,505 kilometers (4,663 miles / 4,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:20 in Riyadh, it's 06:20 in Christmas Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,133 feet between the two airports. Christmas Island Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Christmas Island (XCH) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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