CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
18,113 km
11,255 miles
SMW
Smara
EH
Distance
18,113 km
11,255 mi / 9,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
167°
south southeast

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CHC SMW
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Smara Airport
IATA Code CHC SMW
ICAO Code NZCH GMMA
City Christchurch Smara
Country New Zealand EH
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 123 ft 350 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 26.730000, -11.680000

Christchurch (CHC) to Smara (SMW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Smara Airport (SMW) in Smara, EH is 18,113 kilometers (11,255 miles / 9,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 EH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:22 in Christchurch, it's 22:22 in Smara. With a 12-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 Smara (SMW) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 190° (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 Smara Airport (SMW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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