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CUL to NEW: distance & flight time
Culiacan (Bachigualato Federal International Airport) → New Orleans (Lakefront Airport)
1,129 mi
1,817 km · 981 nm
2h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,129 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 55m gate to gate, flying northeast. 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
- NEW — Lakefront Airport · New Orleans, United States
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 NEW?
The flight distance from Culiacan (CUL) to New Orleans (NEW) is 1,129 miles (1,817 km, 981 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CUL to NEW?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 55m 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 Orleans?
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Culiacan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CUL to NEW?
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