Distance From Alert Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, YLT - HER Distance

The distance from Alert Airport (YLT) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 3778 miles or 6080 kilometers or 3281 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 Alert ( Canada ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Alert and Heraklion takes around 8 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alert Airport, Alert, Canada to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 8 hours 41 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 • YLT - HER

Kilometers		6080 km
Statute Miles		3778 miles
Nautical Miles		3281 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 41 minutes

Alert Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - YLT to HER Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Alert, Canada and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YLT - HER

Time difference between Alert (Canada) and Heraklion (Greece) is 7 Hours.
Heraklion time is 7 Hours ahead of Alert.

Location	Local Time
Alert (Canada)	2026-10-28, 20:25:33 CDT
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-10-29, 03:25:33 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

Alert Airport (YLT / CYLT) Alert, Canada

Destination

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