Distance From Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Christchurch International Airport, HER - CHC Distance

The distance from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 10619 miles or 17089 kilometers or 9221 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 Heraklion ( Greece ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Heraklion and Christchurch takes around 24 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 24 hours 24 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 - CHC

Kilometers		17089 km
Statute Miles		10619 miles
Nautical Miles		9221 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 24 minutes

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - HER to CHC Flight Path

Location of Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport & Christchurch International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Heraklion, Greece and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HER - CHC

Time difference between Heraklion (Greece) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 9 Hours.
Christchurch time is 9 Hours ahead of Heraklion.

Location	Local Time
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-06-15, 08:57:39 EEST
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2026-06-15, 17:57:39 NZST

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

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

Destination

Christchurch International Airport (CHC / NZCH) Christchurch, New Zealand