Distance From Halifax / Stanfield International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport, YHZ - JFK Distance

The distance from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 598 miles or 961 kilometers or 519 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Halifax ( Canada ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Halifax and New York takes around 1 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport, Halifax, Canada to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 1 hours 22 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • YHZ - JFK

Kilometers		961 km
Statute Miles		598 miles
Nautical Miles		519 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 22 minutes

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport Flight Route Map - YHZ to JFK Flight Path

Location of Halifax / Stanfield International Airport & John F Kennedy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Halifax to New York nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Halifax, Canada and New York, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Halifax, Canada and New York, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YHZ - JFK

Time difference between Halifax (Canada) and New York (United States) is 1 Hours.
New York time is 1 Hours behind Halifax.

Location	Local Time
Halifax (Canada)	2025-12-14, 07:35:32 AST
New York (United States)	2025-12-14, 06:35:32 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ / CYHZ) Halifax, Canada

Destination

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK / KJFK) New York, United States