Distance From Halifax / Stanfield International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, YHZ - GYD Distance

The distance from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) is 5249 miles or 8447 kilometers or 4558 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Halifax ( Canada ) to Baku ( Azerbaijan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Halifax and Baku takes around 12 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport, Halifax, Canada to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku, Azerbaijan is 12 hours 4 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • YHZ - GYD

Kilometers		8447 km
Statute Miles		5249 miles
Nautical Miles		4558 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 4 minutes

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport Flight Route Map - YHZ to GYD Flight Path

Location of Halifax / Stanfield International Airport & Heydar Aliyev International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Halifax to Baku nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Halifax, Canada and Baku, Azerbaijan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YHZ - GYD

Time difference between Halifax (Canada) and Baku (Azerbaijan) is 8 Hours.
Baku time is 8 Hours ahead of Halifax.

Location	Local Time
Halifax (Canada)	2025-11-07, 03:29:18 AST
Baku (Azerbaijan)	2025-11-07, 11:29:18 +04

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ / CYHZ) Halifax, Canada

Destination

Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD / UBBB) Baku, Azerbaijan