Distance From Gaitros STOL Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

The distance from Gaitros STOL Airport () to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 5751 miles or 9255 kilometers or 4994 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 Cerro Gordo ( United States ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cerro Gordo and Heraklion takes around 13 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gaitros STOL Airport, Cerro Gordo, United States to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 13 hours 13 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		9255 km
Statute Miles		5751 miles
Nautical Miles		4994 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 13 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Cerro Gordo, United States and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HER

Time difference between Cerro Gordo (United States) and Heraklion (Greece) is 7 Hours.
Heraklion time is 7 Hours ahead of Cerro Gordo.

Location	Local Time
Cerro Gordo (United States)	2025-12-15, 19:07:11 EST
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-16, 02:07:11 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

Gaitros STOL Airport ( / 88IL) Cerro Gordo, United States

Destination

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