Distance From Wilmington Airpark to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, ILN - HER Distance

The distance from Wilmington Airpark (ILN) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 5572 miles or 8968 kilometers or 4839 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 Wilmington ( United States ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wilmington and Heraklion takes around 12 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wilmington Airpark, Wilmington, United States to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 12 hours 48 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 • ILN - HER

Kilometers		8968 km
Statute Miles		5572 miles
Nautical Miles		4839 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 48 minutes

Wilmington Airpark to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - ILN to HER Flight Path

Location of Wilmington Airpark & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Wilmington, United States and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ILN - HER

Time difference between Wilmington (United States) and Heraklion (Greece) is 7 Hours.
Heraklion time is 7 Hours ahead of Wilmington.

Location	Local Time
Wilmington (United States)	2025-12-15, 09:30:47 EST
Heraklion (Greece)	2025-12-15, 16:30:47 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

Wilmington Airpark (ILN / KILN) Wilmington, United States

Destination

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