Distance From Salem Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, SXV - HER Distance

The distance from Salem Airport (SXV) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 3671 miles or 5908 kilometers or 3188 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 Salem ( India ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Salem and Heraklion takes around 8 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Salem Airport, Salem, India to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 8 hours 26 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 • SXV - HER

Kilometers		5908 km
Statute Miles		3671 miles
Nautical Miles		3188 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 26 minutes

Salem Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - SXV to HER Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Salem, India and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SXV - HER

Time difference between Salem (India) and Heraklion (Greece) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Heraklion time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes behind Salem.

Location	Local Time
Salem (India)	2026-10-28, 11:01:37 IST
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-10-28, 07:31:37 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

Salem Airport (SXV / VOSM) Salem, India

Destination

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