Distance From Thomson Airfield to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

The distance from Thomson Airfield () to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 6031 miles or 9705 kilometers or 5237 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 Ellenton ( United States ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ellenton and Heraklion takes around 13 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Thomson Airfield, Ellenton, United States to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 13 hours 51 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		9705 km
Statute Miles		6031 miles
Nautical Miles		5237 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 51 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HER

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

Location	Local Time
Ellenton (United States)	2026-11-01, 02:15:44 EST
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-11-01, 09:15:44 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

Thomson Airfield ( / 6FD7) Ellenton, United States

Destination

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