Distance From Daocheng Yading Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, DCY - HER Distance

The distance from Daocheng Yading Airport (DCY) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 4287 miles or 6900 kilometers or 3723 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 Garzê (Daocheng) ( China ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Garzê (Daocheng) and Heraklion takes around 9 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Daocheng Yading Airport, Garzê (Daocheng), China to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 9 hours 51 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 • DCY - HER

Kilometers		6900 km
Statute Miles		4287 miles
Nautical Miles		3723 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 51 minutes

Daocheng Yading Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - DCY to HER Flight Path

Location of Daocheng Yading Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Garzê (Daocheng) to Heraklion nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Garzê (Daocheng), China and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DCY - HER

Time difference between Garzê (Daocheng) (China) and Heraklion (Greece) is 4 Hours.
Heraklion time is 4 Hours behind Garzê (Daocheng).

Location	Local Time
Garzê (Daocheng) (China)	2025-12-15, 12:56:12 +06
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-15, 08:56:12 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

Daocheng Yading Airport (DCY / ZUDC) Garzê (Daocheng), China

Destination

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