CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
3,465 km
2,153 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
3,465 km
2,153 mi / 1,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB XCH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code CMB XCH
ICAO Code VCBI YPXM
City Colombo Christmas Island
Country Sri Lanka CX
Timezone Asia/Colombo Indian/Christmas
Elevation 30 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Colombo (CMB) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 3,465 kilometers (2,153 miles / 1,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with CX. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:30 in Colombo, it's 07:00 in Christmas Island.

The return flight from Christmas Island (XCH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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