Crete Heraklion to Saranda Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Crete Heraklion, Greece to Saranda, Albania. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance: 407.2 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 3.4 days; at 5 knots
Under Power: 41 hours; at 10 knots
Best Time: May-October; Typical Sailing Season

Distance follows a sea-lane route. Sailing times are estimates at fixed cruising speeds and vary with vessel, weather, and currents.

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Distance: 407.2 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Crete Heraklion to Saranda. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a moderately indirect coastal passage: the navigable route runs 11% longer than the 366 nm direct line, its heading turning from north-northwest to north-northeast. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance: 407.2 nm (754.2 km)
Direct line: 365.8 nm11% longer
Great-circle bearing: 320° (northwest)
Sea area: Mediterranean Sea
Geographic extent: 4.5° × 5.2°
Crossing: Cross-border · Same region
From: Crete Heraklion (Greece) 35.3387, 25.1442
To: Saranda (Albania) 39.8750, 20.0047
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	3.4 days
8 kn	2.1 days
10 kn	41 hours
12 kn	34 hours

Distance follows a sea-lane route generated from marine traffic lanes; passage times are computed at fixed cruising speeds.

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Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Crete Heraklion to Saranda Route

The maritime route from Heraklion to Saranda is a overnight offshore international passage connecting a working port with a cruise destination in the Mediterranean region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure.

This route runs within the same maritime region, connecting Heraklion in Greece with Saranda in Albania.

Navigation Tips

•On this overnight offshore international crossing in the Mediterranean region, prepare for local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure, particularly in peak season.
•For a overnight offshore route, plan fuel and provisioning around the Mediterranean region — calculate consumption with our tool.
•Verify port-entry requirements at both ends of this international route within the same maritime region before you depart.
•Check safety gear suited to Mediterranean conditions before a overnight offshore passage — life rafts, EPIRB, and current charts.
•Carry passports, vessel documents, and crew lists matched to this international route within the same maritime region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Crete Heraklion to Saranda by sea?

The sea distance from Crete Heraklion to Saranda is approximately 407.2 nautical miles — a overnight offshore passage in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Crete Heraklion to Saranda?

A overnight offshore within the same maritime region crossing of 407.2 nautical miles typically takes 1.7 days – 3.4 days, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Crete Heraklion to Saranda?

The best time for this route in Mediterranean is May-October, when conditions are most favourable; expect local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure outside that window.

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