Distance From Tsukuba Gliderport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

The distance from Tsukuba Gliderport () to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 5961 miles or 9592 kilometers or 5176 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 Chikusei ( Japan ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chikusei and Heraklion takes around 13 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tsukuba Gliderport, Chikusei, Japan to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 13 hours 42 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		9592 km
Statute Miles		5961 miles
Nautical Miles		5176 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 42 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Chikusei, Japan and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HER

Time difference between Chikusei (Japan) and Heraklion (Greece) is 6 Hours.
Heraklion time is 6 Hours behind Chikusei.

Location	Local Time
Chikusei (Japan)	2026-09-17, 11:16:28 JST
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-09-17, 05:16:28 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

Tsukuba Gliderport ( / ) Chikusei, Japan

Destination

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