Distance From Gray Army Air Field to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, GRF - HER Distance

The distance from Gray Army Air Field (GRF) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 6402 miles or 10303 kilometers or 5559 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 Fort Lewis/Tacoma ( United States ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Lewis/Tacoma and Heraklion takes around 14 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gray Army Air Field, Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 14 hours 43 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 • GRF - HER

Kilometers		10303 km
Statute Miles		6402 miles
Nautical Miles		5559 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 43 minutes

Gray Army Air Field to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - GRF to HER Flight Path

Location of Gray Army Air Field & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Lewis/Tacoma to Heraklion nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GRF - HER

Time difference between Fort Lewis/Tacoma (United States) and Heraklion (Greece) is 9 Hours.
Heraklion time is 9 Hours ahead of Fort Lewis/Tacoma.

Location	Local Time
Fort Lewis/Tacoma (United States)	2025-12-15, 08:09:44 MST
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-15, 17:09:44 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

Gray Army Air Field (GRF / KGRF) Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States

Destination

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