STL
St Louis
United States
16,487 km
10,245 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
16,487 km
10,245 mi / 8,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

STL XCH
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code STL XCH
ICAO Code KSTL YPXM
City St Louis Christmas Island
Country United States CX
Timezone America/Chicago Indian/Christmas
Elevation 617 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 -10.450000, 105.690000

St Louis (STL) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 16,487 kilometers (10,245 miles / 8,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:34 in St Louis, it's 18:34 in Christmas Island. With a 13-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 St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 24° (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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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