Distance From Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, WUX - HER Distance

The distance from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 5265 miles or 8473 kilometers or 4572 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 Wuxi ( China ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wuxi and Heraklion takes around 12 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sunan Shuofang International Airport, Wuxi, China to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 12 hours 6 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 • WUX - HER

Kilometers		8473 km
Statute Miles		5265 miles
Nautical Miles		4572 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 6 minutes

Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - WUX to HER Flight Path

Location of Sunan Shuofang International Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Wuxi, China and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WUX - HER

Time difference between Wuxi (China) and Heraklion (Greece) is 6 Hours.
Heraklion time is 6 Hours behind Wuxi.

Location	Local Time
Wuxi (China)	2025-12-17, 01:01:07 CST
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-16, 19:01:07 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

Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX / ZSWX) Wuxi, China

Destination

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