GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,181 km
9,433 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
15,181 km
9,433 mi / 8,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU XCH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code GRU XCH
ICAO Code SBGR YPXM
City Sao Paulo Christmas Island
Country Brazil CX
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Christmas
Elevation 2,459 ft 916 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 15,181 kilometers (9,433 miles / 8,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:41 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:41 in Christmas Island. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,543 feet between the two airports. Christmas Island Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Christmas Island (XCH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 219° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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