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Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is an international airport serving Halifax (Nova Scotia), Canada. Its IATA code is YHZ and its ICAO code is CYHZ. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,200 m long.
- IATAYHZ
- ICAOCYHZ
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- YHZ
- ICAO code
- CYHZ
- City
- Halifax
- Region / province
- Nova Scotia
- Country / territory
- Canada
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 44.8808° N, 63.5086° W
- Elevation
- 145 m (477 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Halifax (UTC-03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,200 m (10,500 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,200 m10,500 ft | Asphalt |
| 14/32 | 2,347 m7,700 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
13,189 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h
Hanoi (HAN)
12,585 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 15 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
13,743 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 40 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| A/D | 118.700 MHz |
| ATIS | 121.000 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 123.950 MHz |
| Control CNTR | 118.700 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 123.275 MHz |
| Ramp RMP | 122.125 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.400 MHz |
Air freight to and from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Halifax through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Canada
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport | YQM | 165 km |
| Fredericton International Airport | YFC | 260 km |
| Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport | YQB | 646 km |
| Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport | YUL | 804 km |
| Gander International Airport | YQX | 814 km |
| Montreal Mirabel International Airport | YMX | 828 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Halifax / Stanfield International Airport?
The IATA code of Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is YHZ and its ICAO code is CYHZ. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Halifax / Stanfield International Airport located?
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, at coordinates 44.8808° N, 63.5086° W and an elevation of 145 m (477 ft).
How far is Halifax / Stanfield International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 13,743 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 12,585 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 13,189 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 17 h 40 min.
How long is the runway at Halifax / Stanfield International Airport?
The longest runway at Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is 3,200 m (10,500 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.