VIE
Vienna
Austria
10,806 km
6,714 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
10,806 km
6,714 mi / 5,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Vienna
Heading
98°
east

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VIE XCH
Airport Name Vienna International Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code VIE XCH
ICAO Code LOWW YPXM
City Vienna Christmas Island
Country Austria CX
Timezone Europe/Vienna Indian/Christmas
Elevation 600 ft 916 ft
Coordinates 48.110000, 16.570000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Vienna (VIE) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vienna International Airport (VIE) in Vienna, Austria to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 10,806 kilometers (6,714 miles / 5,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:47 in Vienna, it's 08:47 in Christmas Island. With a 6-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 Vienna (VIE) follows a heading of 318° (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 Vienna International Airport (VIE) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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