Distance From Xingning Air Base to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, XIN - HER Distance

The distance from Xingning Air Base (XIN) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 5303 miles or 8535 kilometers or 4606 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 Meizhou (Xingning) ( China ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Meizhou (Xingning) and Heraklion takes around 12 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Xingning Air Base, Meizhou (Xingning), China to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 12 hours 11 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 • XIN - HER

Kilometers		8535 km
Statute Miles		5303 miles
Nautical Miles		4606 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 11 minutes

Xingning Air Base to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - XIN to HER Flight Path

Location of Xingning Air Base & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Meizhou (Xingning), China and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • XIN - HER

Time difference between Meizhou (Xingning) (China) and Heraklion (Greece) is 6 Hours.
Heraklion time is 6 Hours behind Meizhou (Xingning).

Location	Local Time
Meizhou (Xingning) (China)	2025-12-16, 16:59:14 CST
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-16, 10:59:14 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

Xingning Air Base (XIN / ZGXN) Meizhou (Xingning), China

Destination

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