Distance From Prefeito Octávio de Almeida Neves Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, JDR - HER Distance

The distance from Prefeito Octávio de Almeida Neves Airport (JDR) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 5982 miles or 9627 kilometers or 5195 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 São João Del Rei ( Brazil ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between São João Del Rei and Heraklion takes around 13 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Prefeito Octávio de Almeida Neves Airport, São João Del Rei, Brazil to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 13 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 • JDR - HER

Kilometers		9627 km
Statute Miles		5982 miles
Nautical Miles		5195 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 45 minutes

Prefeito Octávio de Almeida Neves Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - JDR to HER Flight Path

Location of Prefeito Octávio de Almeida Neves Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
Click the map to view São João Del Rei to Heraklion nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between São João Del Rei, Brazil and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JDR - HER

Time difference between São João Del Rei (Brazil) and Heraklion (Greece) is 5 Hours.
Heraklion time is 5 Hours ahead of São João Del Rei.

Location	Local Time
São João Del Rei (Brazil)	2026-03-19, 19:58:22 -03
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-03-20, 00:58:22 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

Prefeito Octávio de Almeida Neves Airport (JDR / SNJR) São João Del Rei, Brazil

Destination

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