Distance From Weerawila Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, WRZ - HER Distance

The distance from Weerawila Airport (WRZ) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 4073 miles or 6555 kilometers or 3537 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 Weerawila ( Sri Lanka ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Weerawila and Heraklion takes around 9 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Weerawila Airport, Weerawila, Sri Lanka to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 9 hours 21 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 • WRZ - HER

Kilometers		6555 km
Statute Miles		4073 miles
Nautical Miles		3537 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 21 minutes

Weerawila Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - WRZ to HER Flight Path

Location of Weerawila Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Weerawila, Sri Lanka and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WRZ - HER

Time difference between Weerawila (Sri Lanka) and Heraklion (Greece) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Heraklion time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes behind Weerawila.

Location	Local Time
Weerawila (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-17, 08:48:46 +0530
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-17, 05:18:46 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

Weerawila Airport (WRZ / VCCW) Weerawila, Sri Lanka

Destination

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