Distance From Lajes Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, TER - HER Distance

The distance from Lajes Airport (TER) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 2853 miles or 4592 kilometers or 2478 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 Praia da Vitória ( Portugal ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Praia da Vitória and Heraklion takes around 6 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lajes Airport, Praia da Vitória, Portugal to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 6 hours 33 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 • TER - HER

Kilometers		4592 km
Statute Miles		2853 miles
Nautical Miles		2478 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 33 minutes

Lajes Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - TER to HER Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Praia da Vitória, Portugal and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TER - HER

Time difference between Praia da Vitória (Portugal) and Heraklion (Greece) is 3 Hours.
Heraklion time is 3 Hours ahead of Praia da Vitória.

Location	Local Time
Praia da Vitória (Portugal)	2026-08-25, 20:45:07 +00
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-08-25, 23:45:07 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

Lajes Airport (TER / LPLA) Praia da Vitória, Portugal

Destination

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