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THL to ZEM: distance & flight time
Tachilek (Tachileik Airport) → Eastmain River (Eastmain River Airport)
7,412 mi
11,929 km · 6,441 nm
15h
estimated nonstop flight time
-11.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,412 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- THL — Tachileik Airport · Tachilek, Burma
- 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 THL
- HOE · Ban Huoeisay Airport36 mi away
- CEI · Chiang Rai International Airport37 mi away
- MOG · Mong Hsat Airport44 mi away
- KET · Kengtung Airport60 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 THL from ZEM?
The flight distance from Tachilek (THL) to Eastmain River (ZEM) is 7,412 miles (11,929 km, 6,441 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from THL to ZEM?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 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 THL to ZEM?
Nonstop service on THL–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 15h nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Tachilek and Eastmain River?
Eastmain River is 11.5 hours behind Tachilek.
What is the cheapest way to fly from THL to ZEM?
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Why are some THL to ZEM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain THL–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.