The flight distance from Christmas Island Airport (XCH) in Christmas Island, CX to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 13,795 kilometers (8,572 miles / 7,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:08 in Christmas Island, it's 19:08 in Richmond. With a 15-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 Richmond (YVR) to Christmas Island (XCH) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Christmas Island Airport (XCH) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.