HAM
Hamburg
Germany
2,353 km
1,462 miles
HER
Heraklion
Greece
Distance
2,353 km
1,462 mi / 1,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
144°
southeast

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HAM HER
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
IATA Code HAM HER
ICAO Code EDDH LGIR
City Hamburg Heraklion
Country Germany Greece
Timezone Europe/Berlin Europe/Athens
Elevation 53 ft 115 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 35.340000, 25.180000

Hamburg (HAM) to Heraklion (HER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in Heraklion, Greece is 2,353 kilometers (1,462 miles / 1,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 Germany with Greece. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:32 in Hamburg, it's 19:32 in Heraklion.

The return flight from Heraklion (HER) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 335° (north 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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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