PEK
Beijing
China
5,730 km
3,560 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
5,730 km
3,560 mi / 3,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
194°
south southwest

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PEK XCH
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code PEK XCH
ICAO Code ZBAA YPXM
City Beijing Christmas Island
Country China CX
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Indian/Christmas
Elevation 116 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Beijing (PEK) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 5,730 kilometers (3,560 miles / 3,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:05 in Beijing, it's 12:05 in Christmas Island.

The return flight from Christmas Island (XCH) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 11° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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