Distance From Bagdad Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, BGT - HER Distance

The distance from Bagdad Airport (BGT) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 6908 miles or 11118 kilometers or 5999 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 Bagdad ( United States ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bagdad and Heraklion takes around 15 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bagdad Airport, Bagdad, United States to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 15 hours 52 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 • BGT - HER

Kilometers		11118 km
Statute Miles		6908 miles
Nautical Miles		5999 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 52 minutes

Bagdad Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - BGT to HER Flight Path

Location of Bagdad Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Bagdad, United States and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BGT - HER

Time difference between Bagdad (United States) and Heraklion (Greece) is 9 Hours.
Heraklion time is 9 Hours ahead of Bagdad.

Location	Local Time
Bagdad (United States)	2025-12-13, 11:52:09 MST
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-13, 20:52:09 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

Bagdad Airport (BGT / ) Bagdad, United States

Destination

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