APW
Apia
Samoa
8,911 km
5,537 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
8,911 km
5,537 mi / 4,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
262°
west

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APW XCH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code APW XCH
ICAO Code NSFA YPXM
City Apia Christmas Island
Country Samoa CX
Timezone Pacific/Apia Indian/Christmas
Elevation 58 ft 916 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Apia (APW) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 8,911 kilometers (5,537 miles / 4,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:52 in Apia, it's 17:52 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 Apia (APW) follows a heading of 102° (east 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 Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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