The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in Heraklion, Greece is 14,078 kilometers (8,748 miles / 7,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:59 in Adelaide, it's 03:29 in Heraklion. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Heraklion (HER) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.