Distance From Geneva Cointrin International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, GVA - HER Distance

The distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 1245 miles or 2003 kilometers or 1081 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 Geneva ( Switzerland ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Geneva and Heraklion takes around 2 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Geneva Cointrin International Airport, Geneva, Switzerland to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 2 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 • GVA - HER

Kilometers		2003 km
Statute Miles		1245 miles
Nautical Miles		1081 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 51 minutes

Geneva Cointrin International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - GVA to HER Flight Path

Location of Geneva Cointrin International Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Geneva, Switzerland and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GVA - HER

Time difference between Geneva (Switzerland) and Heraklion (Greece) is 1 Hours.
Heraklion time is 1 Hours ahead of Geneva.

Location	Local Time
Geneva (Switzerland)	2026-03-21, 03:40:21 CET
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-03-21, 04:40:21 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

Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA / LSGG) Geneva, Switzerland

Destination

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