Distance From Hikueru Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, HHZ - HER Distance

The distance from Hikueru Airport (HHZ) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 10997 miles or 17698 kilometers or 9550 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 Hikueru ( French Polynesia ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hikueru and Heraklion takes around 25 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hikueru Airport, Hikueru, French Polynesia to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 25 hours 16 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 • HHZ - HER

Kilometers		17698 km
Statute Miles		10997 miles
Nautical Miles		9550 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		25 hours 16 minutes

Hikueru Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - HHZ to HER Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Hikueru, French Polynesia and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HHZ - HER

Time difference between Hikueru (French Polynesia) and Heraklion (Greece) is 13 Hours.
Heraklion time is 13 Hours ahead of Hikueru.

Location	Local Time
Hikueru (French Polynesia)	2026-04-30, 23:05:25 -10
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-05-01, 12:05:25 EEST

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

Hikueru Airport (HHZ / NTGH) Hikueru, French Polynesia

Destination

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