Distance From Sambava Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, SVB - HER Distance

The distance from Sambava Airport (SVB) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 3799 miles or 6114 kilometers or 3299 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 Sambava ( Madagascar ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sambava and Heraklion takes around 8 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sambava Airport, Sambava, Madagascar to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 8 hours 44 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 • SVB - HER

Kilometers		6114 km
Statute Miles		3799 miles
Nautical Miles		3299 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 44 minutes

Sambava Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - SVB to HER Flight Path

Location of Sambava Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Sambava, Madagascar and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SVB - HER

Time difference between Sambava (Madagascar) and Heraklion (Greece) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Sambava (Madagascar)	2026-06-14, 01:43:45 EAT
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-06-14, 01:43:45 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

Sambava Airport (SVB / FMNS) Sambava, Madagascar

Destination

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