AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
17,232 km
10,707 miles
SMY
Simenti
Senegal
Distance
17,232 km
10,707 mi / 9,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
161°
south southeast

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AKL SMY
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Simenti Airport
IATA Code AKL SMY
ICAO Code NZAA GOTS
City Auckland Simenti
Country New Zealand Senegal
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Dakar
Elevation 23 ft 171 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 13.050000, -13.300000

Auckland (AKL) to Simenti (SMY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Simenti Airport (SMY) in Simenti, Senegal is 17,232 kilometers (10,707 miles / 9,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 14:35 in Auckland, it's 01:35 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 Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 195° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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