Flights to Culiacán
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Culiacán is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,365 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachigualato Federal International Airport | CUL | 9 km (6 mi) | 7,365 ft | 108 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,365 ft, CUL handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 108 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Culiacán
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culiacán to Mexico City | Mexico | 1,040 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Culiacán to Los Angeles | United States | 1,469 km (912 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Culiacán to Houston | United States | 1,310 km (814 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Culiacán to Tijuana | Mexico | 1,269 km (788 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Culiacán to Iztapalapa | Mexico | 1,050 km (653 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Culiacán to Puebla | Mexico | 1,143 km (710 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Culiacán to Phoenix | United States | 1,063 km (661 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Culiacán to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 1,034 km (642 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Culiacán to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 858 km (533 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Culiacán to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 714 km (443 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Culiacán to San Antonio | United States | 1,019 km (633 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Culiacán to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 775 km (481 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Culiacán to Zapopan | Mexico | 612 km (380 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Culiacán to San Diego | United States | 1,295 km (805 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Culiacán to Guadalajara | Mexico | 618 km (384 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Culiacán to Dallas | United States | 1,359 km (845 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Culiacán to Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Mexico | 1,037 km (644 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Culiacán to Monterrey | Mexico | 718 km (446 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Culiacán to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Mexico | 1,051 km (653 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Culiacán to Mexicali | Mexico | 1,172 km (728 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Culiacán to Fort Worth | United States | 1,318 km (819 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Culiacán to Austin | United States | 1,128 km (701 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Culiacán to Shanghai | China | 11,904 km (7,397 mi) | about 16 h 1 min |
| Culiacán to Chongqing | China | 12,967 km (8,057 mi) | about 17 h 22 min |
| Culiacán to Chengdu | China | 12,996 km (8,075 mi) | about 17 h 25 min |
| Culiacán to Guangzhou | China | 13,116 km (8,150 mi) | about 17 h 34 min |
| Culiacán to Shenzhen | China | 13,106 km (8,144 mi) | about 17 h 33 min |
| Culiacán to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 14,602 km (9,073 mi) | about 19 h 28 min |
| Culiacán to Wuhan | China | 12,425 km (7,721 mi) | about 16 h 41 min |
| Culiacán to Lahore | Pakistan | 13,745 km (8,541 mi) | about 18 h 22 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Culiacán?
Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL) is the closest large airport at 9 km (6 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is CUL from Culiacán city centre?
9 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Culiacán on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.