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PGU to NEW: distance & flight time
Khalije Fars (Persian Gulf International Airport) → New Orleans (Lakefront Airport)
7,769 mi
12,503 km · 6,751 nm
15h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,769 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 42m 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
- NEW — Lakefront Airport · New Orleans, 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 NEW
Frequently asked questions
How far is PGU from NEW?
The flight distance from Khalije Fars (PGU) to New Orleans (NEW) is 7,769 miles (12,503 km, 6,751 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PGU to NEW?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 42m 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 New Orleans?
New Orleans is 8.5 hours behind Khalije Fars.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PGU to NEW?
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