Distance From Shannon Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, SNN - HER Distance

The distance from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 2046 miles or 3293 kilometers or 1777 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 Shannon ( Ireland ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shannon and Heraklion takes around 4 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shannon Airport, Shannon, Ireland to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 4 hours 42 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 • SNN - HER

Kilometers		3293 km
Statute Miles		2046 miles
Nautical Miles		1777 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 42 minutes

Shannon Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - SNN to HER Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Shannon, Ireland and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SNN - HER

Time difference between Shannon (Ireland) and Heraklion (Greece) is 2 Hours.
Heraklion time is 2 Hours ahead of Shannon.

Location	Local Time
Shannon (Ireland)	2026-04-29, 14:26:14 IST
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-04-29, 16:26:14 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

Shannon Airport (SNN / EINN) Shannon, Ireland

Destination

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