Distance From Chennai International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, MAA - HER Distance

The distance from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 3740 miles or 6018 kilometers or 3248 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 Chennai ( India ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chennai and Heraklion takes around 8 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 8 hours 35 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 • MAA - HER

Kilometers		6018 km
Statute Miles		3740 miles
Nautical Miles		3248 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 35 minutes

Chennai International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - MAA to HER Flight Path

Location of Chennai International Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Chennai, India and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MAA - HER

Time difference between Chennai (India) and Heraklion (Greece) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Heraklion time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes behind Chennai.

Location	Local Time
Chennai (India)	2025-12-05, 12:10:50 IST
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-05, 08:40:50 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

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India

Destination

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