Distance From Shun Tak Heliport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, HHP - HER Distance

The distance from Shun Tak Heliport (HHP) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 5288 miles or 8510 kilometers or 4592 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 Central and Western ( Hong Kong ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Central and Western and Heraklion takes around 12 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shun Tak Heliport, Central and Western, Hong Kong to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 12 hours 9 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 • HHP - HER

Kilometers		8510 km
Statute Miles		5288 miles
Nautical Miles		4592 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 9 minutes

Shun Tak Heliport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - HHP to HER Flight Path

Location of Shun Tak Heliport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Central and Western to Heraklion nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Central and Western, Hong Kong and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HHP - HER

Time difference between Central and Western (Hong Kong) and Heraklion (Greece) is 5 Hours.
Heraklion time is 5 Hours behind Central and Western.

Location	Local Time
Central and Western (Hong Kong)	2026-08-05, 06:00:57 HKT
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-08-05, 01:00:57 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

Shun Tak Heliport (HHP / VHST) Central and Western, Hong Kong

Destination

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