Distance From Kars Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, KSY - HER Distance

The distance from Kars Airport (KSY) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 1040 miles or 1673 kilometers or 903 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 Kars ( Turkey ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kars and Heraklion takes around 2 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kars Airport, Kars, Turkey to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 2 hours 23 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 • KSY - HER

Kilometers		1673 km
Statute Miles		1040 miles
Nautical Miles		903 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 23 minutes

Kars Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - KSY to HER Flight Path

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • KSY - HER

Time difference between Kars (Turkey) and Heraklion (Greece) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Kars (Turkey)	2026-04-29, 20:39:48 +03
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-04-29, 20:39:48 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

Kars Airport (KSY / LTCF) Kars, Turkey

Destination

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