ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
4,481 km
2,784 miles
HER
Heraklion
Greece
Distance
4,481 km
2,784 mi / 2,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
38°
northeast

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ABJ HER
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
IATA Code ABJ HER
ICAO Code DIAP LGIR
City Abidjan Heraklion
Country Ivory Coast Greece
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Europe/Athens
Elevation 21 ft 115 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 35.340000, 25.180000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Heraklion (HER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in Heraklion, Greece is 4,481 kilometers (2,784 miles / 2,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:45 in Abidjan, it's 23:45 in Heraklion.

The return flight from Heraklion (HER) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 229° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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