Distance From Spring Hill Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

The distance from Spring Hill Airport () to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 5138 miles or 8269 kilometers or 4462 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 Sterling ( United States ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sterling and Heraklion takes around 11 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Spring Hill Airport, Sterling, United States to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 11 hours 48 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		8269 km
Statute Miles		5138 miles
Nautical Miles		4462 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 48 minutes

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HER

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

Location	Local Time
Sterling (United States)	2025-12-15, 06:28:06 EST
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-15, 13:28:06 EET

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

Spring Hill Airport ( / 70N) Sterling, United States

Destination

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