Distance From Aaron Penston Field to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

The distance from Aaron Penston Field () to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 5469 miles or 8802 kilometers or 4750 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 Virgilina ( United States ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Virgilina and Heraklion takes around 12 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Aaron Penston Field, Virgilina, United States to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 12 hours 34 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 • - HER

Kilometers		8802 km
Statute Miles		5469 miles
Nautical Miles		4750 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 34 minutes

Aaron Penston Field to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - to HER Flight Path

Location of Aaron Penston Field & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Virgilina to Heraklion nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Virgilina, United States and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HER

Time difference between Virgilina (United States) and Heraklion (Greece) is 6 Hours.
Heraklion time is 6 Hours ahead of Virgilina.

Location	Local Time
Virgilina (United States)	2026-03-19, 03:17:20 EDT
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-03-19, 09:17:20 EET

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

Aaron Penston Field ( / 1VA7) Virgilina, United States

Destination

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER / LGIR) Heraklion, Greece