HER to MUC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) to Munich Airport (MUC) is 1,818 km (1,130 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 45m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MUC to HER).
How far is it from Heraklion to Munich?
The great-circle distance between Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Munich Airport (MUC) is 1,818 km (1,130 mi, 982 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 MUC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MUC is roughly northwest of HER.
How is the HER to MUC route written in code?
The pair is written HER-MUC in IATA codes and LGIR-EDDM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is HER (LGIR), Munich Airport is MUC (EDDM).
| HER | MUC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | Munich Airport |
| ICAO code | LGIR | EDDM |
| Country | Greece | Germany |
| Elevation | 115 ft | 1,487 ft |
| Rank by connections | #147 | #17 |
LGIR starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EDDM starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MUC sits 1,372 ft (418 m) higher than HER, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying HER to MUC
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 | Aegean Airlines | AEE | Aegean | Active |
| AB | Air Berlin | BER | Air Berlin | Active |
| DE | Condor Flugdienst | CFG | Condor | Active |
| X3 | TUIfly | HLX | Yellow Cab | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: LH.
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 Munich?
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Munich Airport (MUC) are 1,818 km (1,130 mi, 982 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from HER to MUC?
A typical nonstop flight between HER and MUC takes about 2h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MUC from HER?
Munich Airport (MUC) lies roughly northwest of Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER).
Which airlines fly HER to MUC?
4 airlines appear on the HER-MUC route in the open dataset, including Aegean Airlines, Air Berlin, Condor Flugdienst.
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