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CUL to JFK: distance & flight time
Culiacan (Bachigualato Federal International Airport) → New York (John F Kennedy International Airport)
2,226 mi
3,582 km · 1,934 nm
4h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,226 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 50m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CUL — Bachigualato Federal International Airport · Culiacan, Mexico
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CUL
Near JFK
- LGA · La Guardia Airport11 mi away
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport21 mi away
- JRB · Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport13 mi away
- JRA · West 30th St. Heliport14 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CUL from JFK?
The flight distance from Culiacan (CUL) to New York (JFK) is 2,226 miles (3,582 km, 1,934 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CUL to JFK?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 50m 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 New York?
New York is 3 hours ahead of Culiacan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CUL to JFK?
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