Halifax to St. John's flights
St. John's lies 898 km (558 mi) north-east of Halifax, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 54 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Halifax | St. John's | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 471,559 | 110,525 |
| Elevation | 60 m (197 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Halifax) | UTC-2:30 (America/St_Johns) |
| Nearest large airport | YHZ, 27 km out | YYT, 7 km out |
Clocks in St. John's are 30 min ahead of Halifax right now, so a 1 h 54 min journey lands 2 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Halifax
Halifax is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 10,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in St. John's
St. John's is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is St. John's International Airport (YYT), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,502 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's International Airport | YYT | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,502 ft | 461 ft |
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Common questions
How far is St. John's from Halifax?
898 km (558 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Halifax.
How long does it take to get from Halifax to St. John's by air?
About 1 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Halifax and St. John's?
St. John's is 30 min ahead at the moment (America/St_Johns against America/Halifax).
Which airports are used for Halifax to St. John's flights?
Typically Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to St. John's International Airport (YYT).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.