Distance From River Kwai Airfield to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

The distance from River Kwai Airfield () to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 4777 miles or 7687 kilometers or 4148 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 Kanchanaburi ( Thailand ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kanchanaburi and Heraklion takes around 10 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from River Kwai Airfield, Kanchanaburi, Thailand to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 10 hours 58 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		7687 km
Statute Miles		4777 miles
Nautical Miles		4148 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 58 minutes

River Kwai Airfield to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - to HER Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kanchanaburi, Thailand and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HER

Time difference between Kanchanaburi (Thailand) and Heraklion (Greece) is 5 Hours.
Heraklion time is 5 Hours behind Kanchanaburi.

Location	Local Time
Kanchanaburi (Thailand)	2026-10-28, 21:44:25 +07
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-10-28, 16:44:25 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

River Kwai Airfield ( / ) Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Destination

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