Distance From Velco Heliport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

The distance from Velco Heliport () to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 4948 miles or 7963 kilometers or 4297 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 Rutland ( United States ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rutland and Heraklion takes around 11 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Velco Heliport, Rutland, United States to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 11 hours 22 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		7963 km
Statute Miles		4948 miles
Nautical Miles		4297 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 22 minutes

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HER

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

Location	Local Time
Rutland (United States)	2026-06-24, 16:37:05 EDT
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-06-24, 23:37:05 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

Velco Heliport ( / VT16) Rutland, United States

Destination

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