Halifax to London (YHZ–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YHZ Airport Page →
2,849 mi airlines charter/private 35/wk
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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 11m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
A33061cs
A3 Aegean
7M8
11:05 AM
ADT
9:00 PM
BST
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TG5819cs
TG Thai
7M8
11:05 AM
ADT
9:00 PM
BST
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS8282cs
OS Austrian
B38M
11:05 AM
ADT
9:00 PM
BST
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC868+6
AC Air Canada
7M8
11:05 AM
ADT
9:00 PM
BST
5h 55m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL2868cs
UL SriLankan
B38M
11:05 AM
ADT
9:00 PM
BST
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH6834cs
LH Lufthansa
7M8
9:00 AM
BST T2
12:50 PM
ADT
7h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS8283cs
OS Austrian
7M8
12:40 PM
BST T2
3:20 PM
ADT
6h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TG5818cs
TG Thai
B38M
12:40 PM
BST TT2
3:20 PM
ADT
6h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC869+6
AC Air Canada
7M8
12:40 PM
BST TT2
3:30 PM
ADT
6h 50m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33060cs
A3 Aegean
7M8
12:40 PM
BST T2
3:20 PM
ADT
6h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC2081
AC Air Canada
7M8
12:40 PM
BST T2
3:30 PM
ADT
6h 50m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL2869cs
UL SriLankan
B38M
12:40 PM
BST TT2
3:20 PM
ADT
6h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
EDI Edinburgh 8h 12m WS ATAYBA Edinburgh (EDI) to London flights
DUB Dublin 8h 20m WS ACBAEI Dublin (DUB) to London flights
LGW London 8h 55m WS EY London (LGW) to London flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 9h 10m 4YLHLX A3AVB6 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to London flights
YOW Ottawa 9h 14m ACASPHUS A3ACOS Ottawa (YOW) to London flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 9h 15m WS AFBAG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London flights
BOS Boston 9h 22m AAACDL AAAYB6 Boston (BOS) to London flights
YUL Montréal 9h 33m ACAVEK ACAYBA Montréal (YUL) to London flights
BRU Zaventem 9h 40m AC B6BACX Zaventem (BRU) to London flights
AMS Amsterdam 9h 50m WS 6EB6BA Amsterdam (AMS) to London flights
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Halifax to London
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,849 mi 5h 55m nonstop +4h ahead

YHZ–LHR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and Virgin Atlantic lead the route. The flight covers 2,849 miles in approximately 5h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YHZ–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada Also: A3, OS, TG, UA, UL 7 7M8 5h55 100% Star Alliance A3, OS, TG, UA, UL
VS Virgin Atlantic 1 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – A3, AC, TG
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – OS, UL
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 88%)
SkyTeam: VS (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YHZ to LHR direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YHZ to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,134
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YHZ → LHR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
LHR → YHZ
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YHZ delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
London is 4 hours ahead of Halifax.
YHZ: ADT · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Halifax, it's 10:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
2,849 mi / 4,585 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 55m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free for up to 6 months as a Standard Visitor. No eTA or advance authorization is currently required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. Border officers may ask for proof of return travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds. Time spent in the UK does not count toward the Schengen 90-day limit.

Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

YHZ–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Halifax to London route.
Route details
Distance2,849 mi / 4,585 km
Flight time5h 55m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 49 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YHZ
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YHZ to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take about 5h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 2,849 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from YHZ to LHR: Air Canada and Virgin Atlantic.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Edinburgh, Dublin and London Gatwick.
London is 4 hours ahead of Halifax.
Yes, return flights from LHR to YHZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YHZ to LHR

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Virgin Atlantic. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YHZ to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YHZ to LHR is about 5 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,849 miles (4,585 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Edinburgh, Dublin and London Gatwick. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.