Distance From Abu Simbel Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, ABS - HER Distance

The distance from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 977 miles or 1572 kilometers or 848 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Abu Simbel ( Egypt ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abu Simbel and Heraklion takes around 2 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Abu Simbel Airport, Abu Simbel, Egypt to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 2 hours 14 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ABS - HER

Kilometers		1572 km
Statute Miles		977 miles
Nautical Miles		848 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 14 minutes

Abu Simbel Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - ABS to HER Flight Path

Location of Abu Simbel Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Abu Simbel, Egypt and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ABS - HER

Time difference between Abu Simbel (Egypt) and Heraklion (Greece) is 1 Hours.
Heraklion time is 1 Hours behind Abu Simbel.

Location	Local Time
Abu Simbel (Egypt)	2026-10-27, 02:12:40 EEST
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-10-27, 01:12:40 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Abu Simbel Airport (ABS / HEBL) Abu Simbel, Egypt

Destination

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER / LGIR) Heraklion, Greece