ADL
Adelaide
Australia
4,296 km
2,669 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
4,296 km
2,669 mi / 2,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL XCH
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code ADL XCH
ICAO Code YPAD YPXM
City Adelaide Christmas Island
Country Australia CX
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Indian/Christmas
Elevation 20 ft 916 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Adelaide (ADL) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 4,296 kilometers (2,669 miles / 2,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:06 in Adelaide, it's 13:36 in Christmas Island. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Christmas Island (XCH) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 135° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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