Distance From London Heathrow Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, LHR - HER Distance

The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 1687 miles or 2715 kilometers or 1465 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 London ( United Kingdom ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Heraklion takes around 3 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 3 hours 52 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 • LHR - HER

Kilometers		2715 km
Statute Miles		1687 miles
Nautical Miles		1465 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 52 minutes

London Heathrow Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - LHR to HER Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between London, United Kingdom and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LHR - HER

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and Heraklion (Greece) is 2 Hours.
Heraklion time is 2 Hours ahead of London.

Location	Local Time
London (United Kingdom)	2025-03-14, 07:06:53 GMT
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-03-14, 09:06:53 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

London Heathrow Airport (LHR / EGLL) London, United Kingdom

Destination

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