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CUL to UGN: distance & flight time
Culiacan (Bachigualato Federal International Airport) → Chicago (Waukegan National Airport)
1,654 mi
2,661 km · 1,437 nm
3h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,654 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 43m 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
- UGN — Waukegan National Airport · Chicago, 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 UGN
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport31 mi away
- ENW · Kenosha Regional Airport12 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport21 mi away
- RAC · John H Batten Airport24 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CUL from UGN?
The flight distance from Culiacan (CUL) to Chicago (UGN) is 1,654 miles (2,661 km, 1,437 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CUL to UGN?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 43m 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 Chicago?
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Culiacan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CUL to UGN?
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