Distance From Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, HER - NBO Distance

The distance from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 2644 miles or 4256 kilometers or 2296 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 Heraklion ( Greece ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Heraklion and Nairobi takes around 6 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 6 hours 4 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 - NBO

Kilometers		4256 km
Statute Miles		2644 miles
Nautical Miles		2296 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 4 minutes

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - HER to NBO Flight Path

Location of Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport & Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Heraklion, Greece and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HER - NBO

Time difference between Heraklion (Greece) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 1 Hours.
Nairobi time is 1 Hours ahead of Heraklion.

Location	Local Time
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-14, 17:07:19 EET
Nairobi (Kenya)	2025-12-14, 18:07:19 EAT

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

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

Destination

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO / HKJK) Nairobi, Kenya