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

The distance from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) 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 Islands ( Hong Kong ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

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

Estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport, Islands, Hong Kong to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece 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 • HKG - HER

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • HKG - HER

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

Location	Local Time
Islands (Hong Kong)	2025-12-14, 14:26:32 HKT
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-14, 08:26:32 EET

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

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

Destination

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