Distance From Summit Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

The distance from Summit Airport () to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 5503 miles or 8857 kilometers or 4779 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 Salem ( United States ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Salem and Heraklion takes around 12 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Summit Airport, Salem, United States to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 12 hours 39 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		8857 km
Statute Miles		5503 miles
Nautical Miles		4779 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 39 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HER

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

Location	Local Time
Salem (United States)	2025-12-05, 02:33:44 EST
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-05, 09:33:44 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

Summit Airport ( / 6VA4) Salem, United States

Destination

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