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PGU to GLS: distance & flight time
Khalije Fars (Persian Gulf International Airport) → Galveston (Scholes International At Galveston Airport)
7,975 mi
12,834 km · 6,930 nm
16h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,975 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 6m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PGU — Persian Gulf International Airport · Khalije Fars, Iran
- GLS — Scholes International At Galveston Airport · Galveston, United States
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 GLS
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport57 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport30 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport36 mi away
- LJN · Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport38 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PGU from GLS?
The flight distance from Khalije Fars (PGU) to Galveston (GLS) is 7,975 miles (12,834 km, 6,930 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PGU to GLS?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 6m 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 Galveston?
Galveston is 8.5 hours behind Khalije Fars.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PGU to GLS?
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