Distance From Timbunke Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, TBE - HER Distance

The distance from Timbunke Airport (TBE) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 7972 miles or 12829 kilometers or 6923 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 Timbunke ( Papua New Guinea ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Timbunke and Heraklion takes around 18 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Timbunke Airport, Timbunke, Papua New Guinea to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 18 hours 19 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 • TBE - HER

Kilometers		12829 km
Statute Miles		7972 miles
Nautical Miles		6923 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 19 minutes

Timbunke Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - TBE to HER Flight Path

Location of Timbunke Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Timbunke, Papua New Guinea and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TBE - HER

Time difference between Timbunke (Papua New Guinea) and Heraklion (Greece) is 7 Hours.
Heraklion time is 7 Hours behind Timbunke.

Location	Local Time
Timbunke (Papua New Guinea)	2026-08-26, 06:50:09 +10
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-08-25, 23:50:09 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

Timbunke Airport (TBE / AYTV) Timbunke, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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