Distance From Independence Municipal Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, IDP - HER Distance

The distance from Independence Municipal Airport (IDP) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 6159 miles or 9912 kilometers or 5349 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 Independence ( United States ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Independence and Heraklion takes around 14 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Independence Municipal Airport, Independence, United States to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 14 hours 9 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 • IDP - HER

Kilometers		9912 km
Statute Miles		6159 miles
Nautical Miles		5349 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 9 minutes

Independence Municipal Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - IDP to HER Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Independence, United States and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IDP - HER

Time difference between Independence (United States) and Heraklion (Greece) is 7 Hours.
Heraklion time is 7 Hours ahead of Independence.

Location	Local Time
Independence (United States)	2026-05-04, 12:06:11 EDT
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-05-04, 19:06:11 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

Independence Municipal Airport (IDP / KIDP) Independence, United States

Destination

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