HER
Heraklion
Greece
9,650 km
5,996 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
9,650 km
5,996 mi / 5,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
47°
northeast

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HER NRT
Airport Name Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code HER NRT
ICAO Code LGIR RJAA
City Heraklion Tokyo
Country Greece Japan
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 115 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 35.340000, 25.180000 35.760000, 140.390000

Heraklion (HER) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in Heraklion, Greece to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 9,650 kilometers (5,996 miles / 5,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:43 in Heraklion, it's 18:43 in Tokyo. With a 7-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 Tokyo (NRT) to Heraklion (HER) follows a heading of 312° (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 Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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