Distance From Ngorangora Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, IRA - HER Distance

The distance from Ngorangora Airport (IRA) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 9227 miles or 14849 kilometers or 8013 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 Kirakira ( Solomon Islands ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kirakira and Heraklion takes around 21 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ngorangora Airport, Kirakira, Solomon Islands to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 21 hours 12 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 • IRA - HER

Kilometers		14849 km
Statute Miles		9227 miles
Nautical Miles		8013 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 12 minutes

Ngorangora Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - IRA to HER Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kirakira, Solomon Islands and Heraklion, Greece. .

Nonstop flight route between Kirakira, Solomon Islands and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IRA - HER

Time difference between Kirakira (Solomon Islands) and Heraklion (Greece) is 8 Hours.
Heraklion time is 8 Hours behind Kirakira.

Location	Local Time
Kirakira (Solomon Islands)	2026-07-29, 06:41:33 +11
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-07-28, 22:41:33 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

Ngorangora Airport (IRA / AGGK) Kirakira, Solomon Islands

Destination

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