Distance From Atar International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, ATR - HER Distance

The distance from Atar International Airport (ATR) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 2529 miles or 4069 kilometers or 2196 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 Atar ( Mauritania ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Atar and Heraklion takes around 5 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Atar International Airport, Atar, Mauritania to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 5 hours 48 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 • ATR - HER

Kilometers		4069 km
Statute Miles		2529 miles
Nautical Miles		2196 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 48 minutes

Atar International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - ATR to HER Flight Path

Location of Atar International Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Atar, Mauritania and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ATR - HER

Time difference between Atar (Mauritania) and Heraklion (Greece) is 3 Hours.
Heraklion time is 3 Hours ahead of Atar.

Location	Local Time
Atar (Mauritania)	2026-07-30, 10:53:39 GMT
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-07-30, 13:53:39 EEST

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

Atar International Airport (ATR / GQPA) Atar, Mauritania

Destination

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