Distance From Luke Air Force Base to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, LUF - HER Distance

The distance from Luke Air Force Base (LUF) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 6944 miles or 11175 kilometers or 6030 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 Glendale ( United States ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Glendale and Heraklion takes around 15 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Luke Air Force Base, Glendale, United States to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 15 hours 57 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 • LUF - HER

Kilometers		11175 km
Statute Miles		6944 miles
Nautical Miles		6030 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 57 minutes

Luke Air Force Base to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - LUF to HER Flight Path

Location of Luke Air Force Base & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Glendale to Heraklion nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • LUF - HER

Time difference between Glendale (United States) and Heraklion (Greece) is 10 Hours.
Heraklion time is 10 Hours ahead of Glendale.

Location	Local Time
Glendale (United States)	2026-07-30, 03:13:40 MST
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-07-30, 13:13:40 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

Luke Air Force Base (LUF / KLUF) Glendale, United States

Destination

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