HER
Heraklion
Greece
8,937 km
5,553 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
8,937 km
5,553 mi / 4,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
66°
east northeast

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HER TPE
Airport Name Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code HER TPE
ICAO Code LGIR RCTP
City Heraklion Taipei
Country Greece Taiwan
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Taipei
Elevation 115 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 35.340000, 25.180000 25.080000, 121.230000

Heraklion (HER) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in Heraklion, Greece to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 8,937 kilometers (5,553 miles / 4,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Greece with Taiwan. 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 09:18 in Heraklion, it's 15:18 in Taipei. With a 6-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 Taipei (TPE) to Heraklion (HER) follows a heading of 305° (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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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