Distance From Simikot Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, IMK - HER Distance

The distance from Simikot Airport (IMK) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 3272 miles or 5265 kilometers or 2841 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 Simikot ( Nepal ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Simikot and Heraklion takes around 7 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Simikot Airport, Simikot, Nepal to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 7 hours 31 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 • IMK - HER

Kilometers		5265 km
Statute Miles		3272 miles
Nautical Miles		2841 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 31 minutes

Simikot Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - IMK to HER Flight Path

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • IMK - HER

Time difference between Simikot (Nepal) and Heraklion (Greece) is 2 Hours 45 Minutes.
Heraklion time is 2 Hours 45 Minutes behind Simikot.

Location	Local Time
Simikot (Nepal)	2026-05-01, 17:12:15 +0545
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-05-01, 14:27:15 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

Simikot Airport (IMK / VNST) Simikot, Nepal

Destination

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