Distance From Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, CJJ - HER Distance

The distance from Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 5396 miles or 8684 kilometers or 4686 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 Cheongju ( South Korea ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cheongju and Heraklion takes around 12 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513), Cheongju, South Korea to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 12 hours 24 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 • CJJ - HER

Kilometers		8684 km
Statute Miles		5396 miles
Nautical Miles		4686 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 24 minutes

Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - CJJ to HER Flight Path

Location of Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Cheongju, South Korea and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CJJ - HER

Time difference between Cheongju (South Korea) and Heraklion (Greece) is 6 Hours.
Heraklion time is 6 Hours behind Cheongju.

Location	Local Time
Cheongju (South Korea)	2026-06-15, 14:57:05 KST
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-06-15, 08:57:05 EEST

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

Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ / RKTU) Cheongju, South Korea

Destination

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