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NAO to ZEM: distance & flight time
Nanchong (Nanchong Airport) → Eastmain River (Eastmain River Airport)
6,694 mi
10,772 km · 5,817 nm
13h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,694 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 35m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NAO — Nanchong Airport · Nanchong, China
- ZEM — Eastmain River Airport · Eastmain River, Canada
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near NAO
- DAX · Dachuan Airport79 mi away
- CKG · Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport80 mi away
- MIG · Mianyang Airport95 mi away
- GYS · Guangyuan Airport114 mi away
Near ZEM
- YKQ · Waskaganish Airport53 mi away
- YNC · Wemindji Airport56 mi away
- YGL · La Grande Rivière Airport102 mi away
- YNS · Nemiscau Airport108 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is NAO from ZEM?
The flight distance from Nanchong (NAO) to Eastmain River (ZEM) is 6,694 miles (10,772 km, 5,817 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NAO to ZEM?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 35m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from NAO to ZEM?
Nonstop service on NAO–ZEM depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 13h 35m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Nanchong and Eastmain River?
Eastmain River is 12 hours behind Nanchong.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NAO to ZEM?
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Why are some NAO to ZEM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain NAO–ZEM tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.