Airport Comparison
| XCH | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Christmas Island Airport | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | XCH | YOW |
| ICAO Code | YPXM | CYOW |
| City | Christmas Island | Ottawa |
| Country | CX | Canada |
| Timezone | Indian/Christmas | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 916 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | -10.450000, 105.690000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
Christmas Island (XCH) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 16,136 kilometers (10,026 miles / 8,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 2°.
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 CX with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 06:49 in Christmas Island, it's 18:49 in Ottawa. With a 12-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 Ottawa (YOW) to Christmas Island (XCH) follows a heading of 358° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Christmas Island Airport (XCH) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.