Distance From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, CAN - HER Distance

The distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 5201 miles or 8370 kilometers or 4517 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 Guangzhou (Huadu) ( China ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Guangzhou (Huadu) and Heraklion takes around 11 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou (Huadu), China to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 11 hours 57 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 • CAN - HER

Kilometers		8370 km
Statute Miles		5201 miles
Nautical Miles		4517 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 57 minutes

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - CAN to HER Flight Path

Location of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Guangzhou (Huadu) to Heraklion nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Guangzhou (Huadu), China and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CAN - HER

Time difference between Guangzhou (Huadu) (China) and Heraklion (Greece) is 6 Hours.
Heraklion time is 6 Hours behind Guangzhou (Huadu).

Location	Local Time
Guangzhou (Huadu) (China)	2025-12-16, 10:25:38 CST
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-16, 04:25:38 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

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN / ZGGG) Guangzhou (Huadu), China

Destination

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