St. John's to Halifax flight pathYYTYHZ

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Flight time1h 35m
Distance547
Heading254° → 246°

St. John's to Halifax is 547 miles (880 km), a flight of about 1 hour 35 minutes.

Best side
Right
★ 2.0 left·★ 3.0 right

The right side captures the coastal drama at both ends of the flight—St. John's rugged harbor on departure and Halifax's harbor and skyline on arrival—while the left side mostly overlooks Newfoundland's interior lakes and open Atlantic during cruise.

Takeoff · YYTRIGHTSt. John's harbor, Signal Hill, Conception Bay coastline
Landing · YHZRIGHTHalifax Harbour, Bedford Basin, downtown Halifax skyline

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Cabot Strait, Cape Breton Island's highlands, and the Gulf of St. Lawrence coastline are visible below during cruise on clear days.

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from YYT

RIGHT

Departing on runway 28 the aircraft climbs west then banks south toward Nova Scotia, putting St. John's harbor, the rugged Avalon Peninsula coastline, and Conception Bay's cliffs on the right side of the cabin.

St. John's harborSignal HillConception Bay coastlineAvalon Peninsula cliffs

Landing at YHZ

RIGHT

Arrivals into Halifax on runway 23 typically come from the northeast, giving right-side passengers a view over Halifax Harbour, the Bedford Basin, and the downtown skyline just before touchdown.

Halifax HarbourBedford Basindowntown Halifax skylineMacDonald Bridge

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from St Johns International (YYT) to Halifax International (YHZ)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from St. John's to Halifax. The right side captures the coastal drama at both ends of the flight—St. John's rugged harbor on departure and Halifax's harbor and skyline on arrival—while the left side mostly overlooks Newfoundland's interior lakes and open Atlantic during cruise.

What can I see during takeoff from St Johns International in St. John's?

During takeoff from St Johns International (YYT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing on runway 28 the aircraft climbs west then banks south toward Nova Scotia, putting St. John's harbor, the rugged Avalon Peninsula coastline, and Conception Bay's cliffs on the right side of the cabin. Notable sights include: St. John's harbor, Signal Hill, Conception Bay coastline, Avalon Peninsula cliffs.

What can I see when landing at Halifax International in Halifax?

When landing at Halifax International (YHZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into Halifax on runway 23 typically come from the northeast, giving right-side passengers a view over Halifax Harbour, the Bedford Basin, and the downtown skyline just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Halifax Harbour, Bedford Basin, downtown Halifax skyline, MacDonald Bridge.

How long is the flight from St. John's to Halifax?

The flight from St Johns International (YYT) to Halifax International (YHZ) takes about 1 hour 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 547 miles (880 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the St. John's to Halifax flight path pass over?

Cabot Strait, Cape Breton Island's highlands, and the Gulf of St. Lawrence coastline are visible below during cruise on clear days.