Flights to Halifax
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax / Stanfield International Airport | YHZ | 27 km (17 mi) | 10,500 ft | 477 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,500 ft, YHZ can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 477 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Halifax
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax to New York City | United States | 957 km (595 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Halifax to Toronto | Canada | 1,264 km (785 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Halifax to Brooklyn | United States | 957 km (594 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Halifax to Queens | United States | 947 km (588 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Halifax to Montréal | Canada | 791 km (492 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Halifax to Philadelphia | United States | 1,085 km (674 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Halifax to Manhattan | United States | 950 km (590 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Halifax to The Bronx | United States | 939 km (584 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Halifax to Ottawa | Canada | 956 km (594 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Halifax to Mississauga | Canada | 1,287 km (800 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Halifax to Washington | United States | 1,284 km (798 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Halifax to Brampton | Canada | 1,294 km (804 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Halifax to Boston | United States | 654 km (407 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Halifax to Baltimore | United States | 1,229 km (764 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Halifax to Hamilton | Canada | 1,310 km (814 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Halifax to Québec | Canada | 640 km (397 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Halifax to Staten Island | United States | 975 km (606 mi) | about 2 h |
| Halifax to Virginia Beach | United States | 1,354 km (842 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Halifax to Laval | Canada | 800 km (497 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Halifax to London | Canada | 1,426 km (886 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Halifax to Etobicoke | Canada | 1,279 km (795 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Halifax to Markham | Canada | 1,251 km (777 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Halifax to Shanghai | China | 11,564 km (7,185 mi) | about 15 h 35 min |
| Halifax to Chengdu | China | 11,548 km (7,176 mi) | about 15 h 33 min |
| Halifax to Beijing | China | 10,614 km (6,595 mi) | about 14 h 21 min |
| Halifax to Istanbul | Turkey | 7,123 km (4,426 mi) | about 9 h 53 min |
| Halifax to Tianjin | China | 10,698 km (6,648 mi) | about 14 h 28 min |
| Halifax to Lahore | Pakistan | 10,532 km (6,545 mi) | about 14 h 15 min |
| Halifax to Xi’an | China | 11,209 km (6,965 mi) | about 15 h 7 min |
| Halifax to Moscow | Russia | 6,649 km (4,131 mi) | about 9 h 16 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Halifax?
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is the closest large airport at 27 km (17 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is YHZ from Halifax city centre?
27 km (17 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Halifax on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.