The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in Heraklion, Greece is 9,502 kilometers (5,904 miles / 5,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Brazil with Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:46 in Belo Horizonte, it's 04:46 in Heraklion. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,600 feet between the two airports. Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from Heraklion (HER) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 242° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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