Distance From Stanford Health Care West Heliport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

The distance from Stanford Health Care West Heliport () to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 6991 miles or 11250 kilometers or 6071 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 Palo Alto ( United States ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Palo Alto and Heraklion takes around 16 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Stanford Health Care West Heliport, Palo Alto, United States to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 16 hours 4 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		11250 km
Statute Miles		6991 miles
Nautical Miles		6071 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 4 minutes

Stanford Health Care West Heliport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - to HER Flight Path

Location of Stanford Health Care West Heliport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Palo Alto to Heraklion nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Palo Alto, United States and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HER

Time difference between Palo Alto (United States) and Heraklion (Greece) is 10 Hours.
Heraklion time is 10 Hours ahead of Palo Alto.

Location	Local Time
Palo Alto (United States)	2026-06-23, 17:08:03 PDT
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-06-24, 03:08:03 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

Stanford Health Care West Heliport ( / ) Palo Alto, United States

Destination

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