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VTE to PGU: distance & flight time
Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) → Khalije Fars (Persian Gulf International Airport)
3,221 mi
5,184 km · 2,799 nm
6h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3.5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
3,221 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 47m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VTE — Wattay International Airport · Vientiane, Laos
- PGU — Persian Gulf International Airport · Khalije Fars, Iran
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near VTE
- UTH · Udon Thani Airport44 mi away
- LOE · Loei Airport67 mi away
- ZBY · Sayaboury Airport103 mi away
- KKC · Khon Kaen Airport106 mi away
Near PGU
- LFM · Lamerd Airport28 mi away
- KNR · Jam Airport39 mi away
- LVP · Lavan Island Airport55 mi away
- KIH · Kish International Airport97 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VTE from PGU?
The flight distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Khalije Fars (PGU) is 3,221 miles (5,184 km, 2,799 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VTE to PGU?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 47m 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 Vientiane and Khalije Fars?
Khalije Fars is 3.5 hours behind Vientiane.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VTE to PGU?
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