Distance From Mbala Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, MMQ - HER Distance

The distance from Mbala Airport (MMQ) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 3081 miles or 4957 kilometers or 2675 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 Mbala ( Zambia ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mbala and Heraklion takes around 7 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mbala Airport, Mbala, Zambia to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 7 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 • MMQ - HER

Kilometers		4957 km
Statute Miles		3081 miles
Nautical Miles		2675 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 4 minutes

Mbala Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - MMQ to HER Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MMQ - HER

Time difference between Mbala (Zambia) and Heraklion (Greece) is 1 Hours.
Heraklion time is 1 Hours ahead of Mbala.

Location	Local Time
Mbala (Zambia)	2026-05-01, 06:48:50 CAT
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-05-01, 07:48:50 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

Mbala Airport (MMQ / FLBA) Mbala, Zambia

Destination

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