Distance From Malekolon Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, MKN - HER Distance

The distance from Malekolon Airport (MKN) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 8509 miles or 13694 kilometers or 7389 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 Babase Island ( Papua New Guinea ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Babase Island and Heraklion takes around 19 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Malekolon Airport, Babase Island, Papua New Guinea to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 19 hours 33 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 • MKN - HER

Kilometers		13694 km
Statute Miles		8509 miles
Nautical Miles		7389 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 33 minutes

Malekolon Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - MKN to HER Flight Path

Location of Malekolon Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Babase Island to Heraklion nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Babase Island, Papua New Guinea and Heraklion, Greece. .

Nonstop flight route between Babase Island, Papua New Guinea and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MKN - HER

Time difference between Babase Island (Papua New Guinea) and Heraklion (Greece) is 9 Hours.
Heraklion time is 9 Hours behind Babase Island.

Location	Local Time
Babase Island (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-21, 10:47:21 +11
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-03-21, 01:47:21 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

Malekolon Airport (MKN / AYMV) Babase Island, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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