Distance From Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, BTR - HER Distance

The distance from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 6289 miles or 10121 kilometers or 5461 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 Baton Rouge ( United States ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Baton Rouge and Heraklion takes around 14 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Baton Rouge, United States to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 14 hours 27 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 • BTR - HER

Kilometers		10121 km
Statute Miles		6289 miles
Nautical Miles		5461 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 27 minutes

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - BTR to HER Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Baton Rouge, United States and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BTR - HER

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

Location	Local Time
Baton Rouge (United States)	2026-03-20, 23:29:41 EDT
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-03-21, 05:29:41 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

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR / KBTR) Baton Rouge, United States

Destination

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