Distance From Limon International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, LIO - HER Distance

The distance from Limon International Airport (LIO) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 6818 miles or 10973 kilometers or 5921 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 Puerto Limon ( Costa Rica ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Puerto Limon and Heraklion takes around 15 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Limon International Airport, Puerto Limon, Costa Rica to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 15 hours 40 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 • LIO - HER

Kilometers		10973 km
Statute Miles		6818 miles
Nautical Miles		5921 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 40 minutes

Limon International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - LIO to HER Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Puerto Limon, Costa Rica and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LIO - HER

Time difference between Puerto Limon (Costa Rica) and Heraklion (Greece) is 9 Hours.
Heraklion time is 9 Hours ahead of Puerto Limon.

Location	Local Time
Puerto Limon (Costa Rica)	2026-07-27, 08:09:43 CST
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-07-27, 17:09:43 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

Limon International Airport (LIO / MRLM) Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

Destination

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