Distance From Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, HER - GYD Distance

The distance from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) is 1396 miles or 2247 kilometers or 1213 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 Baku ( Azerbaijan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Heraklion and Baku takes around 3 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku, Azerbaijan is 3 hours 12 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 - GYD

Kilometers		2247 km
Statute Miles		1396 miles
Nautical Miles		1213 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 12 minutes

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport Flight Route Map - HER to GYD Flight Path

Location of Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport & Heydar Aliyev International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Heraklion, Greece and Baku, Azerbaijan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HER - GYD

Time difference between Heraklion (Greece) and Baku (Azerbaijan) is 2 Hours.
Baku time is 2 Hours ahead of Heraklion.

Location	Local Time
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-14, 13:29:56 EET
Baku (Azerbaijan)	2025-12-14, 15:29:56 +04

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

Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD / UBBB) Baku, Azerbaijan