SCL
Santiago
Chile
15,126 km
9,399 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
15,126 km
9,399 mi / 8,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Santiago
Heading
175°
south

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SCL XCH
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code SCL XCH
ICAO Code SCEL YPXM
City Santiago Christmas Island
Country Chile CX
Timezone America/Santiago Indian/Christmas
Elevation 1,555 ft 916 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Santiago (SCL) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 15,126 kilometers (9,399 miles / 8,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:07 in Santiago, it's 23:07 in Christmas Island. With a 10-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 Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 184° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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