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.