ALG
Algiers
Algeria
1,976 km
1,228 miles
HER
Heraklion
Greece
Distance
1,976 km
1,228 mi / 1,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

ALG HER
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
IATA Code ALG HER
ICAO Code DAAG LGIR
City Algiers Heraklion
Country Algeria Greece
Timezone Africa/Algiers Europe/Athens
Elevation 82 ft 115 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 35.340000, 25.180000

Algiers (ALG) to Heraklion (HER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in Heraklion, Greece is 1,976 kilometers (1,228 miles / 1,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:54 in Algiers, it's 12:54 in Heraklion.

The return flight from Heraklion (HER) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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