Distance From Central Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, CEM - HER Distance

The distance from Central Airport (CEM) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 5444 miles or 8761 kilometers or 4727 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 Central ( United States ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Central and Heraklion takes around 12 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Central Airport, Central, United States to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 12 hours 30 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 • CEM - HER

Kilometers		8761 km
Statute Miles		5444 miles
Nautical Miles		4727 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 30 minutes

Central Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - CEM to HER Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • CEM - HER

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

Location	Local Time
Central (United States)	2026-03-20, 09:17:35 AKDT
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-03-20, 19:17:35 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

Central Airport (CEM / PACE) Central, United States

Destination

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