Distance From Chennault International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, CWF - HER Distance

The distance from Chennault International Airport (CWF) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 6390 miles or 10284 kilometers or 5550 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 Lake Charles ( United States ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lake Charles and Heraklion takes around 14 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chennault International Airport, Lake Charles, United States to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 14 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 • CWF - HER

Kilometers		10284 km
Statute Miles		6390 miles
Nautical Miles		5550 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 41 minutes

Chennault International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - CWF to HER Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Lake Charles, United States and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CWF - HER

Time difference between Lake Charles (United States) and Heraklion (Greece) is 8 Hours.
Heraklion time is 8 Hours ahead of Lake Charles.

Location	Local Time
Lake Charles (United States)	2025-12-15, 15:25:12 CST
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-15, 23:25:12 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

Chennault International Airport (CWF / KCWF) Lake Charles, United States

Destination

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