CUL to TIJ: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL) to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) is 1,266 km (787 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 5m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (TIJ to CUL).
How far is it from Culiacán to Tijuana?
The great-circle distance between Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) is 1,266 km (787 mi, 684 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 TIJ?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TIJ is roughly northwest of CUL.
How is the CUL to TIJ route written in code?
The pair is written CUL-TIJ in IATA codes and MMCL-MMTJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Bachigualato Federal International Airport is CUL (MMCL), General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport is TIJ (MMTJ).
| CUL | TIJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Bachigualato Federal International Airport | General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMCL | MMTJ |
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Elevation | 108 ft | 489 ft |
| Rank by connections | #679 | #364 |
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.
TIJ sits 381 ft (116 m) higher than CUL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CUL to TIJ
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | AeroMéxico | AMX | Aeromexico | Active |
| Y4 | Volaris | VOI | Volaris | Active |
| VB | Birmingham European | - | - | No longer operating |
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 Tijuana?
Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) are 1,266 km (787 mi, 684 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CUL to TIJ?
A typical nonstop flight between CUL and TIJ takes about 2h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TIJ from CUL?
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) lies roughly northwest of Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL).
Which airlines fly CUL to TIJ?
3 airlines appear on the CUL-TIJ route in the open dataset, including AeroMéxico, Volaris, Birmingham European.
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