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CUL to OPF: distance & flight time
Culiacan (Bachigualato Federal International Airport) → Miami (Opa-locka Executive Airport)
1,697 mi
2,731 km · 1,475 nm
3h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,697 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 48m gate to gate, flying east. 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
- OPF — Opa-locka Executive Airport · Miami, 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 OPF
- MIA · Miami International Airport8 mi away
- FLL · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport14 mi away
- HWO · North Perry Airport7 mi away
- TMB · Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport20 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CUL from OPF?
The flight distance from Culiacan (CUL) to Miami (OPF) is 1,697 miles (2,731 km, 1,475 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CUL to OPF?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 48m 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 Miami?
Miami is 3 hours ahead of Culiacan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CUL to OPF?
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