Distance From Needles Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, EED - HER Distance

The distance from Needles Airport (EED) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 6943 miles or 11174 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 Needles ( United States ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

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

Estimated flight time from Needles Airport, Needles, 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 • EED - HER

Kilometers		11174 km
Statute Miles		6943 miles
Nautical Miles		6030 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 57 minutes

Needles Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - EED to HER Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • EED - HER

Time difference between Needles (United States) and Heraklion (Greece) is 9 Hours.
Heraklion time is 9 Hours ahead of Needles.

Location	Local Time
Needles (United States)	2026-11-01, 21:58:07 MST
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-11-02, 06:58:07 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

Needles Airport (EED / KEED) Needles, United States

Destination

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