# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Simenti (SMY)

> 16,585 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,585 km / 10,305 mi / 8,955 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 169° (south)
- **Return heading**: 188° (south)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Senegal
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Africa
- **Time difference**: -12h (When it's 02:41 in Christchurch, it's 14:41 in Simenti)
- **Elevation difference**: 48 ft (SMY is higher than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Simenti Airport (SMY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/smy-simenti-simenti-airport/1ef266de-e912-6788-893b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Simenti, Senegal
- ICAO: GOTS
- Timezone: Africa/Dakar
- Coordinates: 13.050000, -13.300000
- Elevation: 171 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 02:41 in Christchurch, it's 14:41 in Simenti.
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Simenti Airport (SMY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/smy-simenti-simenti-airport/1ef266de-e912-6788-893b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)