Halifax to Sydney flights
Sydney lies 313 km (194 mi) north-east of Halifax, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 9 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.
| Halifax | Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 471,559 | 105,968 |
| Elevation | 60 m (197 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Halifax) | UTC-3 (America/Glace_Bay) |
| Nearest large airport | YHZ, 27 km out | YQY, 11 km out |
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 Sydney
Sydney is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,070 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (regional) | YQY | 11 km (7 mi) | 7,070 ft | 203 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sydney from Halifax?
313 km (194 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Halifax.
How long does it take to get from Halifax to Sydney by air?
About 1 h 9 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 Sydney?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Halifax to Sydney flights?
Typically Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).
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.