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ZNA to YDF: distance & flight time
Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) → Deer Lake (Deer Lake Airport)
2,904 mi
4,673 km · 2,523 nm
6h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,904 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 10m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZNA — Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport · Nanaimo, Canada
- YDF — Deer Lake Airport · Deer Lake, Canada
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZNA
- YVR · Vancouver International Airport35 mi away
- YCD · Nanaimo Airport10 mi away
- YGG · Ganges Seaplane Base31 mi away
- CXH · Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome39 mi away
Near YDF
- YJT · Stephenville Airport70 mi away
- YQX · Gander International Airport129 mi away
- ZLT · La Tabatière Airport132 mi away
- YHR · Chevery Airport133 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZNA from YDF?
The flight distance from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Deer Lake (YDF) is 2,904 miles (4,673 km, 2,523 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZNA to YDF?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 10m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from ZNA to YDF?
Nonstop service on ZNA–YDF depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 6h 10m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Nanaimo and Deer Lake?
Deer Lake is 4.5 hours ahead of Nanaimo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZNA to YDF?
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Why are some ZNA to YDF fares phone-only?
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