Distance From Citrusdal Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

The distance from Citrusdal Airport () to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 4713 miles or 7584 kilometers or 4093 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 Citrusdal ( South Africa ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Citrusdal and Heraklion takes around 10 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Citrusdal Airport, Citrusdal, South Africa to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 10 hours 50 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 • - HER

Kilometers		7584 km
Statute Miles		4713 miles
Nautical Miles		4093 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 50 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Citrusdal, South Africa and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HER

Time difference between Citrusdal (South Africa) and Heraklion (Greece) is 1 Hours.
Heraklion time is 1 Hours ahead of Citrusdal.

Location	Local Time
Citrusdal (South Africa)	2026-05-26, 05:21:19 SAST
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-05-26, 06:21:19 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

Citrusdal Airport ( / FACI) Citrusdal, South Africa

Destination

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