CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,736 km
4,807 miles
HER
Heraklion
Greece
Distance
7,736 km
4,807 mi / 4,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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CPT HER
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
IATA Code CPT HER
ICAO Code FACT LGIR
City Cape Town Heraklion
Country South Africa Greece
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Athens
Elevation 151 ft 115 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 35.340000, 25.180000

Cape Town (CPT) to Heraklion (HER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in Heraklion, Greece is 7,736 kilometers (4,807 miles / 4,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:00 in Cape Town, it's 01:00 in Heraklion.

The return flight from Heraklion (HER) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 186° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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