San Francisco (SFO) to Halifax (YHZ)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,031
miles
4,878
kilometers
2,634
nautical miles

🕐 6h 16m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (61°)
Direction
🌍 +4h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,031 4,850
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,031 4,850
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,031 4,547
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,031 4,547
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,031 6,062
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,031 4,547
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 long-haul flight covers 3,031 miles across 7 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The SFO to YHZ route connects San Francisco, United States with Halifax, Canada. This long-haul flight covers 3,031 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 61° from San Francisco. There is a 4 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

🛬 About YHZ

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is 3,031 miles (4,878 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from SFO to YHZ typically take around 6h 16m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,031 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.