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PGU to ACJ: distance & flight time
Khalije Fars (Persian Gulf International Airport) → Anuradhapura (Anuradhapura Air Force Base)
2,238 mi
3,601 km · 1,945 nm
4h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,238 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 51m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PGU — Persian Gulf International Airport · Khalije Fars, Iran
- ACJ — Anuradhapura Air Force Base · Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near PGU
- LFM · Lamerd Airport28 mi away
- KNR · Jam Airport39 mi away
- LVP · Lavan Island Airport55 mi away
- KIH · Kish International Airport97 mi away
Near ACJ
- GIU · Sigiriya Air Force Base31 mi away
- HIM · Hingurakgoda Air Force Base42 mi away
- TRR · China Bay Airport54 mi away
- CMB · Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport86 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PGU from ACJ?
The flight distance from Khalije Fars (PGU) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) is 2,238 miles (3,601 km, 1,945 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PGU to ACJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 51m 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 Khalije Fars and Anuradhapura?
Anuradhapura is 2 hours ahead of Khalije Fars.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PGU to ACJ?
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