Distance From Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

The distance from Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome () to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 10768 miles or 17330 kilometers or 9351 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 Kaikoura Island ( New Zealand ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kaikoura Island and Heraklion takes around 24 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome, Kaikoura Island, New Zealand to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 24 hours 45 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		17330 km
Statute Miles		10768 miles
Nautical Miles		9351 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 45 minutes

Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - to HER Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kaikoura Island, New Zealand and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HER

Time difference between Kaikoura Island (New Zealand) and Heraklion (Greece) is 9 Hours.
Heraklion time is 9 Hours behind Kaikoura Island.

Location	Local Time
Kaikoura Island (New Zealand)	2026-08-26, 11:35:11 NZST
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-08-26, 02:35:11 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

Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome ( / NZKD) Kaikoura Island, New Zealand

Destination

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