Distance From Rif Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, OLI - HER Distance

The distance from Rif Airport (OLI) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 2857 miles or 4598 kilometers or 2481 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 Rif ( Iceland ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rif and Heraklion takes around 6 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rif Airport, Rif, Iceland to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 6 hours 34 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 • OLI - HER

Kilometers		4598 km
Statute Miles		2857 miles
Nautical Miles		2481 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 34 minutes

Rif Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - OLI to HER Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Rif, Iceland and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • OLI - HER

Time difference between Rif (Iceland) and Heraklion (Greece) is 2 Hours.
Heraklion time is 2 Hours ahead of Rif.

Location	Local Time
Rif (Iceland)	2025-12-15, 12:04:22 GMT
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-15, 14:04:22 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

Rif Airport (OLI / BIRF) Rif, Iceland

Destination

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