HER to MAN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) to Manchester Airport (MAN) is 2,929 km (1,820 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 10m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MAN to HER).
How far is it from Heraklion to Manchester, Greater Manchester?
The great-circle distance between Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 2,929 km (1,820 mi, 1,582 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from HER to MAN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MAN is roughly northwest of HER.
How is the HER to MAN route written in code?
The pair is written HER-MAN in IATA codes and LGIR-EGCC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is HER (LGIR), Manchester Airport is MAN (EGCC).
| HER | MAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | Manchester Airport |
| ICAO code | LGIR | EGCC |
| Country | Greece | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 115 ft | 257 ft |
| Rank by connections | #147 | #30 |
LGIR starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EGCC starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MAN sits 142 ft (43 m) higher than HER, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying HER to MAN
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | Jet2.com | EXS | Channex | Active |
| TO | Transavia France | TVF | French Sun | Active |
| U2 | easyJet | EZY | Easy | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Heraklion from Manchester, Greater Manchester?
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are 2,929 km (1,820 mi, 1,582 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from HER to MAN?
A typical nonstop flight between HER and MAN takes about 4h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MAN from HER?
Manchester Airport (MAN) lies roughly northwest of Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER).
Which airlines fly HER to MAN?
3 airlines appear on the HER-MAN route in the open dataset, including Jet2.com, Transavia France, easyJet.
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