Distance From Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, DRW - HER Distance

The distance from Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 7592 miles or 12217 kilometers or 6593 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 Darwin ( Australia ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Darwin and Heraklion takes around 17 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 17 hours 27 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 • DRW - HER

Kilometers		12217 km
Statute Miles		7592 miles
Nautical Miles		6593 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 27 minutes

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - DRW to HER Flight Path

Location of Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Darwin, Australia and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DRW - HER

Time difference between Darwin (Australia) and Heraklion (Greece) is 7 Hours 30 Minutes.
Heraklion time is 7 Hours 30 Minutes behind Darwin.

Location	Local Time
Darwin (Australia)	2026-03-23, 05:44:28 ACST
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-03-22, 22:14:28 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

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW / YPDN) Darwin, Australia

Destination

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