Distance From Jiayuguan Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, JGN - HER Distance

The distance from Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 3903 miles or 6282 kilometers or 3390 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 Jiayuguan ( China ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Jiayuguan and Heraklion takes around 8 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Jiayuguan Airport, Jiayuguan, China to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 8 hours 58 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 • JGN - HER

Kilometers		6282 km
Statute Miles		3903 miles
Nautical Miles		3390 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 58 minutes

Jiayuguan Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - JGN to HER Flight Path

Location of Jiayuguan Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Jiayuguan, China and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JGN - HER

Time difference between Jiayuguan (China) and Heraklion (Greece) is 4 Hours.
Heraklion time is 4 Hours behind Jiayuguan.

Location	Local Time
Jiayuguan (China)	2025-12-17, 13:27:17 +06
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-17, 09:27:17 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

Jiayuguan Airport (JGN / ZLJQ) Jiayuguan, China

Destination

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