MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
7,824 km
4,861 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
7,824 km
4,861 mi / 4,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

MPM XCH
Airport Name Maputo Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code MPM XCH
ICAO Code FQMA YPXM
City Maputo Christmas Island
Country Mozambique CX
Timezone Africa/Maputo Indian/Christmas
Elevation 145 ft 916 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Maputo (MPM) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 7,824 kilometers (4,861 miles / 4,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:42 in Maputo, it's 20:42 in Christmas Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Christmas Island (XCH) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 246° (west 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 Maputo Airport (MPM) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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