Halifax to Staten Island flights
Staten Island lies 975 km (606 mi) south-west of Halifax, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 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 | Staten Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 471,559 | 468,730 |
| Elevation | 60 m (197 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Halifax) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | YHZ, 27 km out | EWR, 14 km out |
Clocks in Staten Island are 1 h behind Halifax right now, so a 2 h journey lands only 1 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Staten Island
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Staten Island
Staten Island is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 32 km), LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 33 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 33 km), Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN, 65 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 67 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 14 km (9 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 32 km (20 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 33 km (21 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 33 km (21 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
| Trenton Mercer Airport (regional) | TTN | 65 km (40 mi) | 6,006 ft | 213 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 67 km (42 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
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Staying in Staten Island
Our booking partner lists 15 places to stay in Staten Island. Of the 14 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (8). Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 4,975 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Staten Island from Halifax?
975 km (606 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Halifax.
How long does it take to get from Halifax to Staten Island by air?
About 2 h, 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 Staten Island?
Staten Island is 1 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against America/Halifax).
Which airports are used for Halifax to Staten Island flights?
Typically Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR); Staten Island also has JFK, LGA, TEB, TTN, HPN.
What currency do I need in Staten Island?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Staten Island?
Our booking partner lists 15 places to stay in Staten Island, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.