Distance From Nootka Lightstation Helipad to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

The distance from Nootka Lightstation Helipad () to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 2293 miles or 3690 kilometers or 1991 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 San Rafael Island ( Canada ) to Buffalo ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Rafael Island and Buffalo takes around 5 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nootka Lightstation Helipad, San Rafael Island, Canada to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo, United States is 5 hours 16 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 • - BUF

Kilometers		3690 km
Statute Miles		2293 miles
Nautical Miles		1991 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 16 minutes

Nootka Lightstation Helipad to Buffalo Niagara International Airport Flight Route Map - to BUF Flight Path

Location of Nootka Lightstation Helipad & Buffalo Niagara International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Rafael Island to Buffalo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between San Rafael Island, Canada and Buffalo, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between San Rafael Island, Canada and Buffalo, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BUF

Time difference between San Rafael Island (Canada) and Buffalo (United States) is 3 Hours.
Buffalo time is 3 Hours ahead of San Rafael Island.

Location	Local Time
San Rafael Island (Canada)	2026-03-19, 21:33:31 PDT
Buffalo (United States)	2026-03-20, 00:33:31 EDT

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

Nootka Lightstation Helipad ( / CWCV) San Rafael Island, Canada

Destination

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF / KBUF) Buffalo, United States