Distance From Castle Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, MER - HER Distance

The distance from Castle Airport (MER) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 6954 miles or 11191 kilometers or 6039 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 Merced ( United States ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Merced and Heraklion takes around 15 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Castle Airport, Merced, United States to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 15 hours 59 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 • MER - HER

Kilometers		11191 km
Statute Miles		6954 miles
Nautical Miles		6039 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 59 minutes

Castle Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - MER to HER Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MER - HER

Time difference between Merced (United States) and Heraklion (Greece) is 10 Hours.
Heraklion time is 10 Hours ahead of Merced.

Location	Local Time
Merced (United States)	2025-12-16, 06:22:34 PST
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-16, 16:22:34 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

Castle Airport (MER / KMER) Merced, United States

Destination

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