Tempe Junction to Culiacán flights
Culiacán lies 1,054 km (655 mi) south-east of Tempe Junction, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 6 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.
| Tempe Junction | Culiacán | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 158,368 | 808,416 |
| Elevation | 352 m (1,155 ft) | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) |
| Nearest large airport | PHX, 6 km out | CUL, 9 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Culiacán
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Tempe Junction
Tempe Junction is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,489-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 29 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachigualato Federal International Airport | CUL | 9 km (6 mi) | 7,365 ft | 108 ft |
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Staying in Culiacán
Our booking partner lists 63 places to stay in Culiacán. Of the 49 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (28), and 1 are five-star. Across 25 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 5,448 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Culiacán from Tempe Junction?
1,054 km (655 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Tempe Junction.
How long does it take to get from Tempe Junction to Culiacán by air?
About 2 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tempe Junction and Culiacán?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tempe Junction to Culiacán flights?
Typically Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL).
What currency do I need in Culiacán?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Culiacán?
Our booking partner lists 63 places to stay in Culiacán, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.