Culiacán to Tepic flights
Tepic lies 447 km (278 mi) south-east of Culiacán, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 19 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 | Tepic | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 808,416 | 332,863 |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 950 m (3,117 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) |
| Nearest large airport | CUL, 9 km out | PVR, 99 km out |
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 Tepic
Tepic is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), 99 km (62 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ, 11 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Vallarta International Airport | PVR | 99 km (62 mi) | 10,171 ft | 23 ft |
| Amado Nervo National Airport (regional) | TPQ | 11 km (7 mi) | 10,171 ft | 3,020 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tepic from Culiacán?
447 km (278 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Culiacán.
How long does it take to get from Culiacán to Tepic by air?
About 1 h 19 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 Tepic?
No, both are on America/Mazatlan at the moment.
Which airports are used for Culiacán to Tepic flights?
Typically Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL) to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR); Tepic also has TPQ.
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.