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YSJ to ESF: distance & flight time
St. John (Saint John Airport) → Alexandria (Esler Regional Airport)
1,711 mi
2,754 km · 1,487 nm
3h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
1,711 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 49m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- YSJ — Saint John Airport · St. John, Canada
- ESF — Esler Regional Airport · Alexandria, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near YSJ
- YFC · Fredericton Airport49 mi away
- YZX · CFB Greenwood53 mi away
- YDG · Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport53 mi away
- YQM · Greater Moncton International Airport80 mi away
Near ESF
- AEX · Alexandria International Airport16 mi away
- POE · Polk Army Air Field58 mi away
- DRI · Beauregard Regional Airport73 mi away
- MLU · Monroe Regional Airport79 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is YSJ from ESF?
The flight distance from St. John (YSJ) to Alexandria (ESF) is 1,711 miles (2,754 km, 1,487 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from YSJ to ESF?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 49m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between St. John and Alexandria?
Alexandria is 2 hours behind St. John.
What is the cheapest way to fly from YSJ to ESF?
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