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ZEM to RLK: distance & flight time
Eastmain River (Eastmain River Airport) → Bayannur (Bayannur Tianjitai Airport)
5,990 mi
9,639 km · 5,205 nm
12h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
5,990 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 13m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZEM — Eastmain River Airport · Eastmain River, Canada
- RLK — Bayannur Tianjitai Airport · Bayannur, China
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 RLK
- WUA · Wuhai Airport93 mi away
- BAV · Baotou Airport121 mi away
- DSN · Ordos Ejin Horo Airport149 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZEM from RLK?
The flight distance from Eastmain River (ZEM) to Bayannur (RLK) is 5,990 miles (9,639 km, 5,205 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZEM to RLK?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 13m 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 Bayannur?
Bayannur is 12 hours ahead of Eastmain River.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZEM to RLK?
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