Distance From Maunga River Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

The distance from Maunga River Airport () to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 3688 miles or 5935 kilometers or 3203 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 Zimba ( Zambia ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zimba and Heraklion takes around 8 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Maunga River Airport, Zimba, Zambia to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 8 hours 28 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

Kilometers		5935 km
Statute Miles		3688 miles
Nautical Miles		3203 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 28 minutes

Maunga River Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - to HER Flight Path

Location of Maunga River Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Zimba to Heraklion nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Zimba, Zambia and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HER

Time difference between Zimba (Zambia) and Heraklion (Greece) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Zimba (Zambia)	2026-03-19, 16:16:38 CAT
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-03-19, 16:16:38 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

Maunga River Airport ( / ) Zimba, Zambia

Destination

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