Culiacán to Plano flights
Plano lies 1,384 km (860 mi) north-east of Culiacán, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 31 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Culiacán | Plano | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 808,416 | 283,558 |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 207 m (679 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | CUL, 9 km out | DAL, 24 km out |
Clocks in Plano are 2 h ahead of Culiacán right now, so a 2 h 31 min journey lands 4 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Plano
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Culiacán
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.
Arriving in Plano
Plano is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dallas Love Field (DAL), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW, 34 km), Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW, 66 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Love Field | DAL | 24 km (15 mi) | 8,800 ft | 487 ft |
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | DFW | 34 km (21 mi) | 13,401 ft | 607 ft |
| Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (regional) | FTW | 66 km (41 mi) | 7,502 ft | 710 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Plano from Culiacán?
1,384 km (860 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Culiacán.
How long does it take to get from Culiacán to Plano by air?
About 2 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Culiacán and Plano?
Plano is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Mazatlan).
Which airports are used for Culiacán to Plano flights?
Typically Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL) to Dallas Love Field (DAL); Plano also has DFW, FTW.
What currency do I need in Plano?
The Dollar (USD).
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.