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CUL to BGA: distance & flight time
Culiacan (Bachigualato Federal International Airport) → Bucaramanga (Palonegro Airport)
2,571 mi
4,138 km · 2,234 nm
5h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,571 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 30m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CUL — Bachigualato Federal International Airport · Culiacan, Mexico
- BGA — Palonegro Airport · Bucaramanga, Colombia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CUL
Near BGA
- EJA · Yariguíes Airport43 mi away
- SVZ · San Antonio Del Tachira Airport71 mi away
- CUC · Camilo Daza International Airport72 mi away
- SCI · Paramillo Airport82 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CUL from BGA?
The flight distance from Culiacan (CUL) to Bucaramanga (BGA) is 2,571 miles (4,138 km, 2,234 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CUL to BGA?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 30m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Culiacan and Bucaramanga?
Bucaramanga is 2 hours ahead of Culiacan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CUL to BGA?
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