The flight distance from Federal de Bachigualato International Airport (CUL) in Culiacan, Mexico to Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany is 9,592 kilometers (5,960 miles / 5,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:54 in Culiacan, it's 20:54 in Frankfurt am Main. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Culiacan (CUL) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Federal de Bachigualato International Airport (CUL) and Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.