Distance From Simpson Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

The distance from Simpson Airport () to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 5427 miles or 8733 kilometers or 4713 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 Philippi ( United States ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Philippi and Heraklion takes around 12 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Simpson Airport, Philippi, United States to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 12 hours 28 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		8733 km
Statute Miles		5427 miles
Nautical Miles		4713 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 28 minutes

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

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Philippi, United States and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HER

Time difference between Philippi (United States) and Heraklion (Greece) is 7 Hours.
Heraklion time is 7 Hours ahead of Philippi.

Location	Local Time
Philippi (United States)	2026-05-01, 07:52:23 EDT
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-05-01, 14:52:23 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

Simpson Airport ( / 9W3) Philippi, United States

Destination

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