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EFD to PGU: distance & flight time
Houston (Ellington Airport) → Khalije Fars (Persian Gulf International Airport)
7,964 mi
12,817 km · 6,920 nm
16h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,964 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 5m 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
- EFD — Ellington Airport · Houston, 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 EFD
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport28 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark27 mi away
- GLS · Scholes International At Galveston Airport30 mi away
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 EFD from PGU?
The flight distance from Houston (EFD) to Khalije Fars (PGU) is 7,964 miles (12,817 km, 6,920 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from EFD to PGU?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 5m 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 Houston and Khalije Fars?
Khalije Fars is 8.5 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from EFD to PGU?
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