New York (JFK) to Halifax (YHZ)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 597
miles
961
kilometers
519
nautical miles

🕐 1h 38m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (57°)
Direction
🌍 +1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
597 955
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
597 955
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
597 896
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
597 896
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
597 1,194
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
597 896
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This international flight from United States to Canada requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The JFK to YHZ route connects New York, United States with Halifax, Canada. This medium-haul flight covers 597 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from United States to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 57° from New York. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

🛬 About YHZ

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) serves Halifax, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is 597 miles (961 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JFK to YHZ typically take around 1h 38m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 597 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.