Distance From RAF Henlow to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

The distance from RAF Henlow () to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 1702 miles or 2738 kilometers or 1478 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 Henlow ( United Kingdom ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Henlow and Heraklion takes around 3 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from RAF Henlow, Henlow, United Kingdom to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 3 hours 54 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		2738 km
Statute Miles		1702 miles
Nautical Miles		1478 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 54 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Henlow, United Kingdom and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HER

Time difference between Henlow (United Kingdom) and Heraklion (Greece) is 2 Hours.
Heraklion time is 2 Hours ahead of Henlow.

Location	Local Time
Henlow (United Kingdom)	2026-04-29, 15:32:47 BST
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-04-29, 17:32:47 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

RAF Henlow ( / EGWE) Henlow, United Kingdom

Destination

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