Distance From JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

The distance from JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield () to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 5801 miles or 9335 kilometers or 5038 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 Betsukai ( Japan ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Betsukai and Heraklion takes around 13 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield, Betsukai, Japan to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 13 hours 20 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

Kilometers		9335 km
Statute Miles		5801 miles
Nautical Miles		5038 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 20 minutes

JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - to HER Flight Path

Location of JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Betsukai, Japan and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HER

Time difference between Betsukai (Japan) and Heraklion (Greece) is 7 Hours.
Heraklion time is 7 Hours behind Betsukai.

Location	Local Time
Betsukai (Japan)	2026-03-19, 07:40:04 JST
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-03-19, 00:40:04 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

JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield ( / RJCS) Betsukai, Japan

Destination

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