Distance From Veendam Glider Site to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

The distance from Veendam Glider Site () to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 1517 miles or 2441 kilometers or 1318 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 Veendam ( Netherlands ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Veendam and Heraklion takes around 3 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Veendam Glider Site, Veendam, Netherlands to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 3 hours 29 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		2441 km
Statute Miles		1517 miles
Nautical Miles		1318 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 29 minutes

Veendam Glider Site to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - to HER Flight Path

Location of Veendam Glider Site & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Veendam, Netherlands and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HER

Time difference between Veendam (Netherlands) and Heraklion (Greece) is 1 Hours.
Heraklion time is 1 Hours ahead of Veendam.

Location	Local Time
Veendam (Netherlands)	2026-08-04, 00:33:37 CEST
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-08-04, 01:33:37 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

Veendam Glider Site ( / ) Veendam, Netherlands

Destination

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