Detroit to Culiacan (DTW–LRO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Detroit to Culiacan
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,835 mi 2h 26m nonstop -3h behind

DTW–LRO has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → LRO
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
LRO → DTW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Culiacan is 3 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · LRO: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 3:00 PM in Culiacan.
Distance & Flight Time
1,835 mi / 2,953 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 26m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–LRO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Culiacan route.
Route details
Distance1,835 mi / 2,953 km
Flight time2h 26m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: LRO
IATA / ICAOLRO / –
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation33 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to LRO flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lagarto Airport take about 2h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 1,835 miles.
Culiacan is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DTW to LRO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Lagarto Airport (LRO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DTW to LRO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to LRO is about 2 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,835 miles (2,953 km).