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PGU to IXM: distance & flight time
Khalije Fars (Persian Gulf International Airport) → Madurai (Madurai Airport)
2,048 mi
3,295 km · 1,779 nm
4h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,048 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 29m 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
- IXM — Madurai Airport · Madurai, India
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 IXM
- TRZ · Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport77 mi away
- TJV · Tanjore Air Force Base92 mi away
- CJB · Coimbatore International Airport109 mi away
- COK · Cochin International Airport117 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PGU from IXM?
The flight distance from Khalije Fars (PGU) to Madurai (IXM) is 2,048 miles (3,295 km, 1,779 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PGU to IXM?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 29m 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 IXM?
Nonstop service on PGU–IXM 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 4h 29m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Khalije Fars and Madurai?
Madurai is 2 hours ahead of Khalije Fars.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PGU to IXM?
Compare live fares online, then call CheapoTrav — our agents have unpublished consolidator fares on PGU–IXM that never appear on search engines, with no booking fees.
Why are some PGU to IXM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain PGU–IXM 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.