Distance From Kigali International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, KGL - HER Distance

The distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 2598 miles or 4181 kilometers or 2256 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 Kigali ( Rwanda ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Heraklion takes around 5 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 5 hours 58 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 • KGL - HER

Kilometers		4181 km
Statute Miles		2598 miles
Nautical Miles		2256 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 58 minutes

Kigali International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - KGL to HER Flight Path

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGL - HER

Time difference between Kigali (Rwanda) and Heraklion (Greece) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-14, 16:08:37 CAT
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-14, 16:08:37 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

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda

Destination

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