Distance From Ruder Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

The distance from Ruder Airport () to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 5657 miles or 9104 kilometers or 4913 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 Maple Park ( United States ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Maple Park and Heraklion takes around 13 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ruder Airport, Maple Park, United States to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 13 hours 0 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		9104 km
Statute Miles		5657 miles
Nautical Miles		4913 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 0 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Maple Park, United States and Heraklion, Greece. .

Nonstop flight route between Maple Park, United States and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HER

Time difference between Maple Park (United States) and Heraklion (Greece) is 8 Hours.
Heraklion time is 8 Hours ahead of Maple Park.

Location	Local Time
Maple Park (United States)	2026-05-03, 05:01:46 CDT
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-05-03, 13:01:46 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

Ruder Airport ( / 59IL) Maple Park, United States

Destination

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