MCT
Muscat
Oman
6,394 km
3,973 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
6,394 km
3,973 mi / 3,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MCT XCH
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code MCT XCH
ICAO Code OOMS YPXM
City Muscat Christmas Island
Country Oman CX
Timezone Asia/Muscat Indian/Christmas
Elevation 48 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Muscat (MCT) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 6,394 kilometers (3,973 miles / 3,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:40 in Muscat, it's 23:40 in Christmas Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Christmas Island (XCH) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 307° (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 Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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