WAW
Warsaw
Poland
10,567 km
6,566 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
10,567 km
6,566 mi / 5,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

WAW XCH
Airport Name Warsaw Chopin Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code WAW XCH
ICAO Code EPWA YPXM
City Warsaw Christmas Island
Country Poland CX
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Indian/Christmas
Elevation 362 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 52.170000, 20.970000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Warsaw (WAW) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 10,567 kilometers (6,566 miles / 5,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:26 in Warsaw, it's 13:26 in Christmas Island. With a 6-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 Warsaw (WAW) follows a heading of 322° (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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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