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PGU to MEL: distance & flight time
Khalije Fars (Persian Gulf International Airport) → Melbourne (Melbourne International Airport)
7,453 mi
11,995 km · 6,477 nm
15h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6.5h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
7,453 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 5m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PGU — Persian Gulf International Airport · Khalije Fars, Iran
- MEL — Melbourne International Airport · Melbourne, Australia
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 MEL
- MEB · Melbourne Essendon Airport5 mi away
- MBW · Melbourne Moorabbin Airport25 mi away
- AVV · Avalon Airport32 mi away
- GEX · Geelong Airport47 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PGU from MEL?
The flight distance from Khalije Fars (PGU) to Melbourne (MEL) is 7,453 miles (11,995 km, 6,477 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PGU to MEL?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 5m 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 Melbourne?
Melbourne is 6.5 hours ahead of Khalije Fars.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PGU to MEL?
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