STN
London
United Kingdom
11,978 km
7,443 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
11,978 km
7,443 mi / 6,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/London
Heading
84°
east

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STN XCH
Airport Name London Stansted Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code STN XCH
ICAO Code EGSS YPXM
City London Christmas Island
Country United Kingdom CX
Timezone Europe/London Indian/Christmas
Elevation 348 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, 0.240000 -10.450000, 105.690000

London (STN) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 11,978 kilometers (7,443 miles / 6,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:23 in London, it's 08:23 in Christmas Island. With a 7-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 London (STN) follows a heading of 321° (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 London Stansted Airport (STN) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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