Distance From Verhoff Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

The distance from Verhoff Airport () to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 5519 miles or 8881 kilometers or 4793 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.

---

How long does it take to travel from Continental ( United States ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Continental and Heraklion takes around 12 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Verhoff Airport, Continental, United States to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 12 hours 41 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		8881 km
Statute Miles		5519 miles
Nautical Miles		4793 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 41 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HER

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

Location	Local Time
Continental (United States)	2026-08-03, 07:30:09 EDT
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-08-03, 14:30:09 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

Verhoff Airport ( / 36OI) Continental, United States

Destination

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