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PGU to IST: distance & flight time
Khalije Fars (Persian Gulf International Airport) → Istanbul (Istanbul Airport)
1,663 mi
2,676 km · 1,445 nm
3h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
-0.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
1,663 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 44m gate to gate, flying northwest. 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
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
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 IST
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport39 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport44 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport73 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PGU from IST?
The flight distance from Khalije Fars (PGU) to Istanbul (IST) is 1,663 miles (2,676 km, 1,445 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PGU to IST?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 44m 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 Istanbul?
Istanbul is 0.5 hours behind Khalije Fars.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PGU to IST?
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