Distance From Playa Ballena Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

The distance from Playa Ballena Airport () to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 6891 miles or 11089 kilometers or 5984 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 Puntarenas ( Costa Rica ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Puntarenas and Heraklion takes around 15 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Playa Ballena Airport, Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 15 hours 50 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		11089 km
Statute Miles		6891 miles
Nautical Miles		5984 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 50 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HER

Time difference between Puntarenas (Costa Rica) and Heraklion (Greece) is 8 Hours.
Heraklion time is 8 Hours ahead of Puntarenas.

Location	Local Time
Puntarenas (Costa Rica)	2025-01-04, 02:25:27 CST
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-01-04, 10:25:27 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

Playa Ballena Airport ( / MRPY) Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Destination

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