Christmas Island · International airport
Christmas Island International Airport (XCH)
Christmas Island International Airport is an international airport serving Flying Fish Cove ((unassigned)), Christmas Island. Its IATA code is XCH and its ICAO code is YPXM. It has one runway, 2,103 m long.
- IATAXCH
- ICAOYPXM
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- XCH
- ICAO code
- YPXM
- City
- Flying Fish Cove
- Region / province
- (unassigned)
- Country / territory
- Christmas Island
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 10.4504° S, 105.6911° E
- Elevation
- 279 m (916 ft)
- Time zone
- Indian/Christmas (UTC+07:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,103 m (6,900 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,103 m6,900 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
2,959 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 10 min
Hanoi (HAN)
3,522 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 55 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
2,367 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 30 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Common traffic advisory CTAF | 122.800 MHz |
| FSS | 347.000 MHz |
Air freight to and from Christmas Island International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Flying Fish Cove through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Christmas Island
Christmas Island International Airport is the only airport in Christmas Island in our directory.
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Christmas Island International Airport?
The IATA code of Christmas Island International Airport is XCH and its ICAO code is YPXM. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Christmas Island International Airport located?
Christmas Island International Airport is in Flying Fish Cove, (unassigned), Christmas Island, at coordinates 10.4504° S, 105.6911° E and an elevation of 279 m (916 ft).
How far is Christmas Island International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Christmas Island International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 2,367 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 3,522 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 2,959 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 3 h 30 min.
How long is the runway at Christmas Island International Airport?
The longest runway at Christmas Island International Airport is 2,103 m (6,900 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Christmas Island International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Christmas Island International Airport (XCH) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.