New York (LGA) to Halifax (YHZ)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 596
miles
959
kilometers
518
nautical miles

🕐 1h 38m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (58°)
Direction
🌍 +1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
596 954
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
596 954
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
596 894
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
596 894
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
596 1,192
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
596 894
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?

When you land in Halifax, your watch will be 1 hour ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The LGA to YHZ route connects New York, United States with Halifax, Canada. This medium-haul flight covers 596 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 58° from New York. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LGA

La Guardia Airport

La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.

🛬 About YHZ

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from La Guardia Airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is 596 miles (959 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LGA to YHZ typically take around 1h 38m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 596 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.