PVG
Shanghai
China
13,153 km
8,173 miles
SMY
Simenti
Senegal
Distance
13,153 km
8,173 mi / 7,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
309°
northwest

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PVG SMY
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Simenti Airport
IATA Code PVG SMY
ICAO Code ZSPD GOTS
City Shanghai Simenti
Country China Senegal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Dakar
Elevation 13 ft 171 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 13.050000, -13.300000

Shanghai (PVG) to Simenti (SMY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Simenti Airport (SMY) in Simenti, Senegal is 13,153 kilometers (8,173 miles / 7,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:54 in Shanghai, it's 06:54 in Simenti. With a 8-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 Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 43° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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