CUL
Culiacan
Mexico
6,556 km
4,073 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,556 km
4,073 mi / 3,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CUL PPT
Airport Name Federal de Bachigualato International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CUL PPT
ICAO Code MMCL NTAA
City Culiacan Papeete
Country Mexico French Polynesia
Timezone America/Mazatlan Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 108 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 24.760000, -107.470000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Culiacan (CUL) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Federal de Bachigualato International Airport (CUL) in Culiacan, Mexico to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,556 kilometers (4,073 miles / 3,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:05 in Culiacan, it's 01:05 in Papeete. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Culiacan (CUL) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). 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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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