Christmas Island International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island. Its IATA code is XCH and its ICAO code is YPXM. The airport lies at an elevation of 916 ft (279 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 18/36, 6,900 ft (2,103 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Jakarta time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- XCH
- ICAO code
- YPXM
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 916 ft (279 m)
- Coordinates
- -10.4504, 105.6911
- Time zone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 6,900 ft · 2,103 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Christmas Island International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CJN Nusawiru Airport | Cijulang, Indonesia | 432 km · 268 mi |
| BDO Husein Sastranegara International Airport | Bandung, Indonesia | 446 km · 277 mi |
| CXP Tunggul Wulung Airport | Cilacap, Indonesia | 482 km · 300 mi |
| HLP Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport | Jakarta, Indonesia | 484 km · 301 mi |
| CGK Soekarno-Hatta International Airport | Jakarta, Indonesia | 492 km · 306 mi |
| KJT Kertajati International Airport | Kertajati, Indonesia | 503 km · 313 mi |
| YIA Yogyakarta International Airport | Yogyakarta, Indonesia | 557 km · 346 mi |
| TKG Radin Inten II International Airport | Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | 581 km · 361 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from XCH. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 1,326 | 824 | 716 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 5,302 | 3,295 | 2,863 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,315 | 3,303 | 2,870 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 5,730 | 3,560 | 3,094 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,243 | 3,879 | 3,371 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,741 | 4,189 | 3,640 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,254 | 5,129 | 4,457 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,707 | 6,032 | 5,241 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 11,404 | 7,086 | 6,158 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 11,839 | 7,356 | 6,393 | View route |
| LHR London | 12,031 | 7,476 | 6,496 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 14,834 | 9,217 | 8,010 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 15,182 | 9,433 | 8,197 | View route |
| JFK New York | 16,658 | 10,351 | 8,995 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 17,178 | 10,674 | 9,275 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 17,238 | 10,711 | 9,308 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.800 |
| FSS | RDO | 347.000 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Christmas Island International Airport?
The IATA code of Christmas Island International Airport is XCH and its ICAO code is YPXM.
Where is Christmas Island International Airport located?
Christmas Island International Airport is in Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, at -10.4504, 105.6911.
What time zone is Christmas Island International Airport in?
Christmas Island International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Jakarta. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Christmas Island International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18/36, 6,900 ft (2,103 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Christmas Island International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Nusawiru Airport (CJN), about 432 km (268 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.