CUL
Culiacan
Mexico
8,585 km
5,334 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
8,585 km
5,334 mi / 4,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CUL SSA
Airport Name Federal de Bachigualato International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code CUL SSA
ICAO Code MMCL SBSV
City Culiacan Salvador
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mazatlan America/Bahia
Elevation 108 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 24.760000, -107.470000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Culiacan (CUL) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Federal de Bachigualato International Airport (CUL) in Culiacan, Mexico to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 8,585 kilometers (5,334 miles / 4,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:52 in Culiacan, it's 13:52 in Salvador. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Culiacan (CUL) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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