Distance From Rockhampton Downs Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, RDA - HER Distance

The distance from Rockhampton Downs Airport (RDA) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 8075 miles or 12995 kilometers or 7013 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 Rockhampton Downs ( Australia ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rockhampton Downs and Heraklion takes around 18 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rockhampton Downs Airport, Rockhampton Downs, Australia to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 18 hours 33 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 • RDA - HER

Kilometers		12995 km
Statute Miles		8075 miles
Nautical Miles		7013 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 33 minutes

Rockhampton Downs Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - RDA to HER Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Rockhampton Downs, Australia and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RDA - HER

Time difference between Rockhampton Downs (Australia) and Heraklion (Greece) is 6 Hours 30 Minutes.
Heraklion time is 6 Hours 30 Minutes behind Rockhampton Downs.

Location	Local Time
Rockhampton Downs (Australia)	2026-04-30, 03:51:42 ACST
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-04-29, 21:21:42 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

Rockhampton Downs Airport (RDA / ) Rockhampton Downs, Australia

Destination

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