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ZEM to BWO: distance & flight time
Eastmain River (Eastmain River Airport) → Balakovo (Balakovo Airport)
4,598 mi
7,401 km · 3,996 nm
9h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,598 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 29m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZEM — Eastmain River Airport · Eastmain River, Canada
- BWO — Balakovo Airport · Balakovo, Russia
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 BWO
- RTW · Saratov Central Airport76 mi away
- PEZ · Penza Airport144 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZEM from BWO?
The flight distance from Eastmain River (ZEM) to Balakovo (BWO) is 4,598 miles (7,401 km, 3,996 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZEM to BWO?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 29m 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 Balakovo?
Balakovo is 7 hours ahead of Eastmain River.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZEM to BWO?
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