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PGU to DHA: distance & flight time
Khalije Fars (Persian Gulf International Airport) → Dhahran (King Abdulaziz Air Base)
177 mi
285 km · 154 nm
56m
estimated nonstop flight time
-0.5h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
177 miles nonstop takes roughly 56m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 0.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PGU — Persian Gulf International Airport · Khalije Fars, Iran
- DHA — King Abdulaziz Air Base · Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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 DHA
- DMM · King Fahd International Airport26 mi away
- BAH · Bahrain International Airport30 mi away
- QJB · Jubail Airport71 mi away
- DOH · Hamad International Airport114 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PGU from DHA?
The flight distance from Khalije Fars (PGU) to Dhahran (DHA) is 177 miles (285 km, 154 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PGU to DHA?
A nonstop flight takes about 56m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from PGU to DHA?
Nonstop service on PGU–DHA depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 56m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Khalije Fars and Dhahran?
Dhahran is 0.5 hours behind Khalije Fars.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PGU to DHA?
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Why are some PGU to DHA fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain PGU–DHA tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.