CUL to MEX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is 1,049 km (652 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 50m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MEX to CUL).
How far is it from Culiacán to Mexico City?
The great-circle distance between Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is 1,049 km (652 mi, 566 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 MEX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MEX is roughly southeast of CUL.
How is the CUL to MEX route written in code?
The pair is written CUL-MEX in IATA codes and MMCL-MMMX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Bachigualato Federal International Airport is CUL (MMCL), Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is MEX (MMMX).
| CUL | MEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Bachigualato Federal International Airport | Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMCL | MMMX |
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Elevation | 108 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Rank by connections | #679 | #50 |
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.
MEX sits 7,208 ft (2,197 m) higher than CUL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CUL to MEX
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4O | Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) | - | Interjet | Active |
| AM | AeroMéxico | AMX | Aeromexico | Active |
| Y4 | Volaris | VOI | Volaris | Active |
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 Mexico City?
Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) are 1,049 km (652 mi, 566 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CUL to MEX?
A typical nonstop flight between CUL and MEX takes about 1h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MEX from CUL?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) lies roughly southeast of Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL).
Which airlines fly CUL to MEX?
3 airlines appear on the CUL-MEX route in the open dataset, including Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), AeroMéxico, Volaris.
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