Distance From Tanchon South Airstrip to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport

The distance from Tanchon South Airstrip () to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 5308 miles or 8542 kilometers or 4609 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 Tanchon ( North Korea ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tanchon and Heraklion takes around 12 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tanchon South Airstrip, Tanchon, North Korea to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 12 hours 12 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 • - HER

Kilometers		8542 km
Statute Miles		5308 miles
Nautical Miles		4609 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 12 minutes

Tanchon South Airstrip to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - to HER Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Tanchon, North Korea and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HER

Time difference between Tanchon (North Korea) and Heraklion (Greece) is 6 Hours.
Heraklion time is 6 Hours behind Tanchon.

Location	Local Time
Tanchon (North Korea)	2026-09-24, 08:11:29 KST
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-09-24, 02:11:29 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

Tanchon South Airstrip ( / ) Tanchon, North Korea

Destination

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