Distance From Gorno-Altaysk Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, RGK - HER Distance

The distance from Gorno-Altaysk Airport (RGK) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 3139 miles or 5051 kilometers or 2726 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 Gorno-Altaysk ( Russia ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gorno-Altaysk and Heraklion takes around 7 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gorno-Altaysk Airport, Gorno-Altaysk, Russia to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 7 hours 12 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 • RGK - HER

Kilometers		5051 km
Statute Miles		3139 miles
Nautical Miles		2726 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 12 minutes

Gorno-Altaysk Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - RGK to HER Flight Path

Location of Gorno-Altaysk Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Gorno-Altaysk, Russia and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RGK - HER

Time difference between Gorno-Altaysk (Russia) and Heraklion (Greece) is 5 Hours.
Heraklion time is 5 Hours behind Gorno-Altaysk.

Location	Local Time
Gorno-Altaysk (Russia)	2025-12-16, 22:27:42 +07
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-16, 17:27:42 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

Gorno-Altaysk Airport (RGK / UNBG) Gorno-Altaysk, Russia

Destination

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