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NEW to PGU: distance & flight time
New Orleans (Lakefront Airport) → Khalije Fars (Persian Gulf International Airport)
7,769 mi
12,503 km · 6,751 nm
15h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,769 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 42m 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
- NEW — Lakefront Airport · New Orleans, 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 NEW
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 NEW from PGU?
The flight distance from New Orleans (NEW) to Khalije Fars (PGU) is 7,769 miles (12,503 km, 6,751 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NEW to PGU?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 42m 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 New Orleans and Khalije Fars?
Khalije Fars is 8.5 hours ahead of New Orleans.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NEW to PGU?
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