CDG
Paris
France
11,839 km
7,357 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
11,839 km
7,357 mi / 6,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Paris
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

CDG XCH
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code CDG XCH
ICAO Code LFPG YPXM
City Paris Christmas Island
Country France CX
Timezone Europe/Paris Indian/Christmas
Elevation 392 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Paris (CDG) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 11,839 kilometers (7,357 miles / 6,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:15 in Paris, it's 10:15 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 Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 318° (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 Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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