Distance From Gulfport Biloxi International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, GPT - HER Distance

The distance from Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 6204 miles or 9983 kilometers or 5387 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 Gulfport ( United States ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gulfport and Heraklion takes around 14 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gulfport Biloxi International Airport, Gulfport, United States to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 14 hours 15 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 • GPT - HER

Kilometers		9983 km
Statute Miles		6204 miles
Nautical Miles		5387 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 15 minutes

Gulfport Biloxi International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - GPT to HER Flight Path

Location of Gulfport Biloxi International Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Gulfport, United States and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GPT - HER

Time difference between Gulfport (United States) and Heraklion (Greece) is 7 Hours.
Heraklion time is 7 Hours ahead of Gulfport.

Location	Local Time
Gulfport (United States)	2025-12-15, 21:18:14 EST
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-16, 04:18:14 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

Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT / KGPT) Gulfport, United States

Destination

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