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ILN to HER: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington Airpark) → Heraklion (Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport)
5,572 mi
8,968 km · 4,842 nm
11h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,572 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 24m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ILN — Wilmington Airpark · Wilmington, United States
- HER — Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport · Heraklion, Greece
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ILN
Near HER
- JSH · Sitia Airport53 mi away
- CHQ · Chania International Airport60 mi away
- JTR · Santorini Airport75 mi away
- KSJ · Kasos Airport98 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ILN from HER?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILN) to Heraklion (HER) is 5,572 miles (8,968 km, 4,842 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILN to HER?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 24m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Wilmington and Heraklion?
Heraklion is 7 hours ahead of Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILN to HER?
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