Distance From Grand Central Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, GCJ - HER Distance

The distance from Grand Central Airport (GCJ) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 4242 miles or 6826 kilometers or 3684 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 Midrand ( South Africa ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Midrand and Heraklion takes around 9 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Grand Central Airport, Midrand, South Africa to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 9 hours 45 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 • GCJ - HER

Kilometers		6826 km
Statute Miles		4242 miles
Nautical Miles		3684 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 45 minutes

Grand Central Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - GCJ to HER Flight Path

Location of Grand Central Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Midrand to Heraklion nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Midrand, South Africa and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GCJ - HER

Time difference between Midrand (South Africa) and Heraklion (Greece) is 1 Hours.
Heraklion time is 1 Hours ahead of Midrand.

Location	Local Time
Midrand (South Africa)	2026-09-12, 01:10:04 SAST
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-09-12, 02:10:04 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

Grand Central Airport (GCJ / FAGC) Midrand, South Africa

Destination

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