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OXF to HER: distance & flight time
Oxford (Oxford (Kidlington) Airport) → Heraklion (Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport)
1,731 mi
2,786 km · 1,505 nm
3h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,731 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 52m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- OXF — Oxford (Kidlington) Airport · Oxford, United Kingdom
- HER — Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport · Heraklion, Greece
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near OXF
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport45 mi away
- BZZ · RAF Brize Norton13 mi away
- BEX · RAF Benson18 mi away
- FFD · RAF Fairford23 mi away
Near HER
- JSH · Sitia Airport53 mi away
- CHQ · Chania International Airport60 mi away
- JTR · Santorini Airport75 mi away
- KSJ · Kasos Airport98 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is OXF from HER?
The flight distance from Oxford (OXF) to Heraklion (HER) is 1,731 miles (2,786 km, 1,505 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from OXF to HER?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 52m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Oxford and Heraklion?
Heraklion is 2 hours ahead of Oxford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from OXF to HER?
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