Distance From General Santos International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, GES - HER Distance

The distance from General Santos International Airport (GES) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 6530 miles or 10509 kilometers or 5671 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 General Santos ( Philippines ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between General Santos and Heraklion takes around 15 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from General Santos International Airport, General Santos, Philippines to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 15 hours 0 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 • GES - HER

Kilometers		10509 km
Statute Miles		6530 miles
Nautical Miles		5671 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 0 minutes

General Santos International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - GES to HER Flight Path

Location of General Santos International Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between General Santos, Philippines and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GES - HER

Time difference between General Santos (Philippines) and Heraklion (Greece) is 5 Hours.
Heraklion time is 5 Hours behind General Santos.

Location	Local Time
General Santos (Philippines)	2026-04-13, 11:32:50 PST
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-04-13, 06:32:50 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

General Santos International Airport (GES / RPMR) General Santos, Philippines

Destination

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