Distance From Ratelshoek Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

The distance from Ratelshoek Airport () to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 3872 miles or 6232 kilometers or 3363 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 Ratelshoek ( Zimbabwe ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ratelshoek and Heraklion takes around 8 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ratelshoek Airport, Ratelshoek, Zimbabwe to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 8 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		6232 km
Statute Miles		3872 miles
Nautical Miles		3363 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 54 minutes

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

Location of Ratelshoek Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Ratelshoek, Zimbabwe and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HER

Time difference between Ratelshoek (Zimbabwe) and Heraklion (Greece) is 1 Hours.
Heraklion time is 1 Hours ahead of Ratelshoek.

Location	Local Time
Ratelshoek (Zimbabwe)	2026-09-12, 16:23:23 CAT
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-09-12, 17:23:23 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

Ratelshoek Airport ( / FVRA) Ratelshoek, Zimbabwe

Destination

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