Airport Comparison
| CUL | GDL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Federal de Bachigualato International Airport | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport |
| IATA Code | CUL | GDL |
| ICAO Code | MMCL | MMGL |
| City | Culiacan | Guadalajara |
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 108 ft | 5,016 ft |
| Coordinates | 24.760000, -107.470000 | 20.520000, -103.310000 |
Culiacan (CUL) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Federal de Bachigualato International Airport (CUL) in Culiacan, Mexico to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 636 kilometers (395 miles / 343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within Mexico. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 07:48 in Culiacan, it's 08:48 in Guadalajara.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,908 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Federal de Bachigualato International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Culiacan (CUL) follows a heading of 319° (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 Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.