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CUL to MZT: distance & flight time
Culiacan (Bachigualato Federal International Airport) → Mazatlan (General Rafael Buelna International Airport)
135 mi
216 km · 117 nm
49m
estimated nonstop flight time
Same time
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
135 miles nonstop takes roughly 49m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Both airports share the same local time, so schedules read exactly as flown.
The two airports
- CUL — Bachigualato Federal International Airport · Culiacan, Mexico
- MZT — General Rafael Buelna International Airport · Mazatlan, Mexico
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is CUL from MZT?
The flight distance from Culiacan (CUL) to Mazatlan (MZT) is 135 miles (216 km, 117 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CUL to MZT?
A nonstop flight takes about 49m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from CUL to MZT?
Nonstop service on CUL–MZT depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 49m nonstop estimate.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CUL to MZT?
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Why are some CUL to MZT fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain CUL–MZT tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.