CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
16,585 km
10,305 miles
SMY
Simenti
Senegal
Distance
16,585 km
10,305 mi / 8,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
169°
south

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CHC SMY
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Simenti Airport
IATA Code CHC SMY
ICAO Code NZCH GOTS
City Christchurch Simenti
Country New Zealand Senegal
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Dakar
Elevation 123 ft 171 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 13.050000, -13.300000

Christchurch (CHC) to Simenti (SMY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Simenti Airport (SMY) in Simenti, Senegal is 16,585 kilometers (10,305 miles / 8,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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 New Zealand with Senegal. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:53 in Christchurch, it's 07:53 in Simenti. With a 13-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 Simenti (SMY) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 188° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Simenti Airport (SMY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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