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CMI to PGU: distance & flight time
Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) → Khalije Fars (Persian Gulf International Airport)
7,148 mi
11,503 km · 6,211 nm
14h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,148 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 29m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CMI — University of Illinois Willard Airport · Champaign, United States
- PGU — Persian Gulf International Airport · Khalije Fars, Iran
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CMI
Near PGU
- LFM · Lamerd Airport28 mi away
- KNR · Jam Airport39 mi away
- LVP · Lavan Island Airport55 mi away
- KIH · Kish International Airport97 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CMI from PGU?
The flight distance from Champaign (CMI) to Khalije Fars (PGU) is 7,148 miles (11,503 km, 6,211 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CMI to PGU?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 29m 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 Champaign and Khalije Fars?
Khalije Fars is 8.5 hours ahead of Champaign.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CMI to PGU?
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