Tulancingo to Culiacán flights
Culiacán lies 1,065 km (662 mi) north-west of Tulancingo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 7 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.
| Tulancingo | Culiacán | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 102,406 | 808,416 |
| Elevation | 2,183 m (7,162 ft) | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) |
| Nearest large airport | NLU, 77 km out | CUL, 9 km out |
Clocks in Culiacán are 1 h behind Tulancingo right now, so a 2 h 7 min journey lands only 1 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Tulancingo
Tulancingo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU), 77 km (48 mi) from the centre, whose 14,764-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 Tulancingo?
1,065 km (662 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tulancingo.
How long does it take to get from Tulancingo to Culiacán by air?
About 2 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tulancingo and Culiacán?
Culiacán is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mazatlan against America/Mexico_City).
Which airports are used for Tulancingo to Culiacán flights?
Typically Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) to Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL).
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.