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FAO to CUL: distance & flight time
Faro (Faro Airport) → Culiacan (Bachigualato Federal International Airport)
5,693 mi
9,162 km · 4,947 nm
11h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,693 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 38m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FAO — Faro Airport · Faro, Portugal
- CUL — Bachigualato Federal International Airport · Culiacan, Mexico
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near FAO
- PRM · Portimão Airport35 mi away
- BYJ · Beja Airport / Airbase74 mi away
- ROZ · Rota Naval Station Airport93 mi away
- XRY · Jerez Airport107 mi away
Near CUL
Frequently asked questions
How far is FAO from CUL?
The flight distance from Faro (FAO) to Culiacan (CUL) is 5,693 miles (9,162 km, 4,947 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FAO to CUL?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 38m 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 Faro and Culiacan?
Culiacan is 8 hours behind Faro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FAO to CUL?
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