CUL
Culiacan
Mexico
2,009 km
1,248 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
2,009 km
1,248 mi / 1,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUL SFO
Airport Name Federal de Bachigualato International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code CUL SFO
ICAO Code MMCL KSFO
City Culiacan San Francisco
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mazatlan America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 108 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 24.760000, -107.470000 37.620000, -122.380000

Culiacan (CUL) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Federal de Bachigualato International Airport (CUL) in Culiacan, Mexico to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 2,009 kilometers (1,248 miles / 1,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:04 in Culiacan, it's 00:04 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Culiacan (CUL) follows a heading of 131° (southeast). 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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