Distance From Melbourne International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, MEL - HER Distance

The distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 9141 miles or 14711 kilometers or 7938 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 Melbourne ( Australia ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melbourne and Heraklion takes around 21 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 21 hours 0 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 • MEL - HER

Kilometers		14711 km
Statute Miles		9141 miles
Nautical Miles		7938 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 0 minutes

Melbourne International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - MEL to HER Flight Path

Location of Melbourne International Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Melbourne, Australia and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MEL - HER

Time difference between Melbourne (Australia) and Heraklion (Greece) is 9 Hours.
Heraklion time is 9 Hours behind Melbourne.

Location	Local Time
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-12-16, 23:13:23 AEDT
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-16, 14:13:23 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

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia

Destination

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