Distance From London Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, YXU - HER Distance

The distance from London Airport (YXU) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 5312 miles or 8548 kilometers or 4613 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 London ( Canada ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Heraklion takes around 12 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from London Airport, London, Canada to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 12 hours 12 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 • YXU - HER

Kilometers		8548 km
Statute Miles		5312 miles
Nautical Miles		4613 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 12 minutes

London Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - YXU to HER Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between London, Canada and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YXU - HER

Time difference between London (Canada) and Heraklion (Greece) is 7 Hours.
Heraklion time is 7 Hours ahead of London.

Location	Local Time
London (Canada)	2026-11-01, 02:46:22 EST
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-11-01, 09:46:22 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

London Airport (YXU / CYXU) London, Canada

Destination

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