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CUL to UIO: distance & flight time
Culiacan (Bachigualato Federal International Airport) → Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport)
2,598 mi
4,180 km · 2,257 nm
5h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,598 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 34m gate to gate, flying southeast. 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
- UIO — Mariscal Sucre International Airport · Quito, Ecuador
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CUL
Near UIO
- LTX · Cotopaxi International Airport57 mi away
- ATF · Chachoán Airport76 mi away
- TUA · Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport79 mi away
- IPI · San Luis Airport83 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CUL from UIO?
The flight distance from Culiacan (CUL) to Quito (UIO) is 2,598 miles (4,180 km, 2,257 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CUL to UIO?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 34m 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 Quito?
Quito is 2 hours ahead of Culiacan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CUL to UIO?
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