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ZEM to BIF: distance & flight time
Eastmain River (Eastmain River Airport) → El Paso (Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss))
1,983 mi
3,192 km · 1,723 nm
4h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
1,983 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 21m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZEM — Eastmain River Airport · Eastmain River, Canada
- BIF — Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) · El Paso, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZEM
- YKQ · Waskaganish Airport53 mi away
- YNC · Wemindji Airport56 mi away
- YGL · La Grande Rivière Airport102 mi away
- YNS · Nemiscau Airport108 mi away
Near BIF
- ELP · El Paso International Airport3 mi away
- CJS · Abraham González International Airport15 mi away
- WSD · Condron Army Air Field34 mi away
- LRU · Las Cruces International Airport44 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZEM from BIF?
The flight distance from Eastmain River (ZEM) to El Paso (BIF) is 1,983 miles (3,192 km, 1,723 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZEM to BIF?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 21m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Eastmain River and El Paso?
El Paso is 2 hours behind Eastmain River.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZEM to BIF?
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