HNL
Honolulu
United States
11,082 km
6,886 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
11,082 km
6,886 mi / 5,984 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
262°
west

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HNL XCH
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code HNL XCH
ICAO Code PHNL YPXM
City Honolulu Christmas Island
Country United States CX
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Indian/Christmas
Elevation 13 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Honolulu (HNL) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 11,082 kilometers (6,886 miles / 5,984 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:33 in Honolulu, it's 11:33 in Christmas Island. With a 17-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 Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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