WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
7,503 km
4,662 miles
XCH
Christmas Island
CX
Distance
7,503 km
4,662 mi / 4,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

WLG XCH
Airport Name Wellington International Airport Christmas Island Airport
IATA Code WLG XCH
ICAO Code NZWN YPXM
City Wellington Christmas Island
Country New Zealand CX
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Indian/Christmas
Elevation 41 ft 916 ft
Coordinates -41.330000, 174.800000 -10.450000, 105.690000

Wellington (WLG) to Christmas Island (XCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX is 7,503 kilometers (4,662 miles / 4,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:53 in Wellington, it's 13:53 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 Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 131° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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