Distance From Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, HER - LAX Distance

The distance from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 7103 miles or 11431 kilometers or 6169 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 Los Angeles ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Heraklion and Los Angeles takes around 16 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, United States is 16 hours 19 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 - LAX

Kilometers		11431 km
Statute Miles		7103 miles
Nautical Miles		6169 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 19 minutes

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Los Angeles International Airport Flight Route Map - HER to LAX Flight Path

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • HER - LAX

Time difference between Heraklion (Greece) and Los Angeles (United States) is 10 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 10 Hours behind Heraklion.

Location	Local Time
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-04-16, 10:33:24 EEST
Los Angeles (United States)	2026-04-16, 00:33:24 PDT

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

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX / KLAX) Los Angeles, United States