Distance From George Ford Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

The distance from George Ford Airport () to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 6221 miles or 10012 kilometers or 5403 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 Picayune ( United States ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Picayune and Heraklion takes around 14 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from George Ford Airport, Picayune, United States to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 14 hours 18 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		10012 km
Statute Miles		6221 miles
Nautical Miles		5403 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 18 minutes

George Ford Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - to HER Flight Path

Location of George Ford Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Picayune to Heraklion nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Picayune, United States and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HER

Time difference between Picayune (United States) and Heraklion (Greece) is 6 Hours.
Heraklion time is 6 Hours ahead of Picayune.

Location	Local Time
Picayune (United States)	2026-03-22, 01:37:04 EDT
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-03-22, 07:37:04 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

George Ford Airport ( / MS48) Picayune, United States

Destination

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