Distance From Lucas Field to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

The distance from Lucas Field () to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 5674 miles or 9132 kilometers or 4928 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 Nicholasville ( United States ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nicholasville and Heraklion takes around 13 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lucas Field, Nicholasville, United States to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 13 hours 2 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 • - HER

Kilometers		9132 km
Statute Miles		5674 miles
Nautical Miles		4928 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 2 minutes

Lucas Field to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - to HER Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Nicholasville, United States and Heraklion, Greece. .

Nonstop flight route between Nicholasville, United States and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HER

Time difference between Nicholasville (United States) and Heraklion (Greece) is 7 Hours.
Heraklion time is 7 Hours ahead of Nicholasville.

Location	Local Time
Nicholasville (United States)	2026-08-02, 22:04:07 EDT
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-08-03, 05:04:07 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

Lucas Field ( / 79KY) Nicholasville, United States

Destination

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