Distance From Santa Cruz Island Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, SZN - HER Distance

The distance from Santa Cruz Island Airport (SZN) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 7138 miles or 11488 kilometers or 6199 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 Santa Cruz Island ( United States ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Cruz Island and Heraklion takes around 16 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Cruz Island Airport, Santa Cruz Island, United States to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 16 hours 24 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 • SZN - HER

Kilometers		11488 km
Statute Miles		7138 miles
Nautical Miles		6199 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 24 minutes

Santa Cruz Island Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - SZN to HER Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Santa Cruz Island, United States and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SZN - HER

Time difference between Santa Cruz Island (United States) and Heraklion (Greece) is 10 Hours.
Heraklion time is 10 Hours ahead of Santa Cruz Island.

Location	Local Time
Santa Cruz Island (United States)	2026-09-17, 22:43:44 PDT
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-09-18, 08:43:44 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

Santa Cruz Island Airport (SZN / KSZN) Santa Cruz Island, United States

Destination

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