CUL to GDL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL) to Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) is 636 km (395 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 20m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (GDL to CUL).
How far is it from Culiacán to Guadalajara?
The great-circle distance between Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) is 636 km (395 mi, 344 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CUL to GDL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. GDL is roughly southeast of CUL.
How is the CUL to GDL route written in code?
The pair is written CUL-GDL in IATA codes and MMCL-MMGL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Bachigualato Federal International Airport is CUL (MMCL), Guadalajara International Airport is GDL (MMGL).
| CUL | GDL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Bachigualato Federal International Airport | Guadalajara International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMCL | MMGL |
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Elevation | 108 ft | 5,016 ft |
| Rank by connections | #679 | #179 |
Both ICAO codes start with M, the prefix ICAO assigns to Central America and the Caribbean, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
GDL sits 4,908 ft (1,496 m) higher than CUL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CUL to GDL
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y4 | Volaris | VOI | Volaris | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AM.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Culiacán from Guadalajara?
Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) are 636 km (395 mi, 344 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CUL to GDL?
A typical nonstop flight between CUL and GDL takes about 1h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is GDL from CUL?
Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) lies roughly southeast of Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL).
Which airlines fly CUL to GDL?
1 airline appear on the CUL-GDL route in the open dataset, including Volaris.
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