Distance From Otaki Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

The distance from Otaki Airport () to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 10769 miles or 17331 kilometers or 9352 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 Otaki ( New Zealand ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

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

Estimated flight time from Otaki Airport, Otaki, 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		17331 km
Statute Miles		10769 miles
Nautical Miles		9352 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 45 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Otaki, New Zealand and Heraklion, Greece. .

Nonstop flight route between Otaki, New Zealand and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HER

Time difference between Otaki (New Zealand) and Heraklion (Greece) is 11 Hours.
Heraklion time is 11 Hours behind Otaki.

Location	Local Time
Otaki (New Zealand)	2026-03-21, 14:23:28 NZDT
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-03-21, 03:23:28 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

Otaki Airport ( / NZOT) Otaki, New Zealand

Destination

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