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IAH to PGU: distance & flight time
Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport) → Khalije Fars (Persian Gulf International Airport)
7,947 mi
12,790 km · 6,906 nm
16h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,947 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 3m 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
- IAH — George Bush Intercontinental Houston 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 IAH
- DWH · David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport14 mi away
- IWS · West Houston Airport23 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark23 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport24 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 IAH from PGU?
The flight distance from Houston (IAH) to Khalije Fars (PGU) is 7,947 miles (12,790 km, 6,906 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAH to PGU?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 3m 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 IAH to PGU?
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