Distance From Sokol Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, GDX - HER Distance

The distance from Sokol Airport (GDX) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 5166 miles or 8314 kilometers or 4486 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 Magadan ( Russia ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Magadan and Heraklion takes around 11 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sokol Airport, Magadan, Russia to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 11 hours 52 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 • GDX - HER

Kilometers		8314 km
Statute Miles		5166 miles
Nautical Miles		4486 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 52 minutes

Sokol Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - GDX to HER Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Magadan, Russia and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GDX - HER

Time difference between Magadan (Russia) and Heraklion (Greece) is 9 Hours.
Heraklion time is 9 Hours behind Magadan.

Location	Local Time
Magadan (Russia)	2025-12-15, 08:55:41 +11
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-14, 23:55:41 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

Sokol Airport (GDX / UHMM) Magadan, Russia

Destination

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