Distance From Santa Maria Airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport, RIA - YHZ Distance

The distance from Santa Maria Airport (RIA) to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is 5191 miles or 8354 kilometers or 4508 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 Santa Maria ( Brazil ) to Halifax ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Maria and Halifax takes around 11 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Maria Airport, Santa Maria, Brazil to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport, Halifax, Canada is 11 hours 56 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 • RIA - YHZ

Kilometers		8354 km
Statute Miles		5191 miles
Nautical Miles		4508 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 56 minutes

Santa Maria Airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport Flight Route Map - RIA to YHZ Flight Path

Location of Santa Maria Airport & Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santa Maria to Halifax nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Santa Maria, Brazil and Halifax, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIA - YHZ

Time difference between Santa Maria (Brazil) and Halifax (Canada) is 1 Hours.
Halifax time is 1 Hours behind Santa Maria.

Location	Local Time
Santa Maria (Brazil)	2025-12-16, 20:47:15 -03
Halifax (Canada)	2025-12-16, 19:47:15 AST

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

Santa Maria Airport (RIA / SBSM) Santa Maria, Brazil

Destination

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