Distance From Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, HER - HKG Distance

The distance from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is 5275 miles or 8488 kilometers or 4580 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 Islands ( Hong Kong )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Heraklion and Islands takes around 12 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece to Hong Kong International Airport, Islands, Hong Kong is 12 hours 7 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 - HKG

Kilometers		8488 km
Statute Miles		5275 miles
Nautical Miles		4580 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 7 minutes

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Hong Kong International Airport Flight Route Map - HER to HKG Flight Path

Location of Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport & Hong Kong International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Heraklion to Islands nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Heraklion, Greece and Islands, Hong Kong.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HER - HKG

Time difference between Heraklion (Greece) and Islands (Hong Kong) is 6 Hours.
Islands time is 6 Hours ahead of Heraklion.

Location	Local Time
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-14, 15:10:05 EET
Islands (Hong Kong)	2025-12-14, 21:10:05 HKT

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

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG / VHHH) Islands, Hong Kong