HEL
Helsinki
Finland
2,778 km
1,726 miles
HER
Heraklion
Greece
Distance
2,778 km
1,726 mi / 1,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
180°
south

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HEL HER
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
IATA Code HEL HER
ICAO Code EFHK LGIR
City Helsinki Heraklion
Country Finland Greece
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Europe/Athens
Elevation 179 ft 115 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 35.340000, 25.180000

Helsinki (HEL) to Heraklion (HER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in Heraklion, Greece is 2,778 kilometers (1,726 miles / 1,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:15 in Helsinki, it's 09:15 in Heraklion.

The return flight from Heraklion (HER) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 360° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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