Distance From Stykkishólmur Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, SYK - HER Distance

The distance from Stykkishólmur Airport (SYK) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 2833 miles or 4559 kilometers or 2460 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 Stykkishólmur ( Iceland ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Stykkishólmur and Heraklion takes around 6 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Stykkishólmur Airport, Stykkishólmur, Iceland to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 6 hours 30 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 • SYK - HER

Kilometers		4559 km
Statute Miles		2833 miles
Nautical Miles		2460 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 30 minutes

Stykkishólmur Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - SYK to HER Flight Path

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SYK - HER

Time difference between Stykkishólmur (Iceland) and Heraklion (Greece) is 2 Hours.
Heraklion time is 2 Hours ahead of Stykkishólmur.

Location	Local Time
Stykkishólmur (Iceland)	2026-03-19, 02:30:44 GMT
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-03-19, 04:30:44 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

Stykkishólmur Airport (SYK / BIST) Stykkishólmur, Iceland

Destination

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