Distance From Dahlak West Airfield to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

The distance from Dahlak West Airfield () to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 1633 miles or 2628 kilometers or 1418 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 Melill ( Eritrea ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melill and Heraklion takes around 3 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Dahlak West Airfield, Melill, Eritrea to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 3 hours 45 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 • - HER

Kilometers		2628 km
Statute Miles		1633 miles
Nautical Miles		1418 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 45 minutes

Dahlak West Airfield to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - to HER Flight Path

Location of Dahlak West Airfield & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Melill to Heraklion nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Melill, Eritrea and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HER

Time difference between Melill (Eritrea) and Heraklion (Greece) is 1 Hours.
Heraklion time is 1 Hours behind Melill.

Location	Local Time
Melill (Eritrea)	2026-03-18, 16:56:36 EAT
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-03-18, 15:56:36 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

Dahlak West Airfield ( / ) Melill, Eritrea

Destination

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