Distance From Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, GVL - HER Distance

The distance from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 5798 miles or 9330 kilometers or 5035 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 Gainesville ( United States ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gainesville and Heraklion takes around 13 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport, Gainesville, United States to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 13 hours 19 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 • GVL - HER

Kilometers		9330 km
Statute Miles		5798 miles
Nautical Miles		5035 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 19 minutes

Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - GVL to HER Flight Path

Location of Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Gainesville, United States and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GVL - HER

Time difference between Gainesville (United States) and Heraklion (Greece) is 6 Hours.
Heraklion time is 6 Hours ahead of Gainesville.

Location	Local Time
Gainesville (United States)	2026-03-10, 18:00:55 EDT
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-03-11, 00:00:55 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

Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL / KGVL) Gainesville, United States

Destination

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