CUL
Culiacan
Mexico
1,296 km
805 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
1,296 km
805 mi / 700 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUL SAN
Airport Name Federal de Bachigualato International Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code CUL SAN
ICAO Code MMCL KSAN
City Culiacan San Diego
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mazatlan America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 108 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 24.760000, -107.470000 32.730000, -117.190000

Culiacan (CUL) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Federal de Bachigualato International Airport (CUL) in Culiacan, Mexico to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 1,296 kilometers (805 miles / 700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 an international route connecting Mexico with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:04 in Culiacan, it's 03:04 in San Diego.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Culiacan (CUL) follows a heading of 131° (southeast). 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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