GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
2,003 km
1,244 miles
HER
Heraklion
Greece
Distance
2,003 km
1,244 mi / 1,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
120°
east southeast

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GVA HER
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
IATA Code GVA HER
ICAO Code LSGG LGIR
City Geneva Heraklion
Country Switzerland Greece
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/Athens
Elevation 1,411 ft 115 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 35.340000, 25.180000

Geneva (GVA) to Heraklion (HER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in Heraklion, Greece is 2,003 kilometers (1,244 miles / 1,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland with Greece. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:05 in Geneva, it's 02:05 in Heraklion.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,296 feet between the two airports. Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Heraklion (HER) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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