Mexico City to Culiacán (NLU–CUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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VB Viva
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Mexico City to Culiacán
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 642 mi 2h nonstop -1h behind 5 1-stop hubs

NLU–CUL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Viva leads the route. The flight covers 642 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NLU–CUL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VB Viva 7 321 2h – – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – VB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VB (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NLU to CUL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to CUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
146
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Culiacán from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Bachigualato Federal International Airport.
Metric NLU→CUL MEX→CUL
Distance from NLU – 22 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 7 35
Flight time 2h 1h 58m
Mexico City (MEX) to Culiacán flights
Airports within 200 miles of NLU with service to Bachigualato Federal International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Culiacán is 1 hour behind Mexico City.
NLU: CST · CUL: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 5:00 PM in Culiacán.
Distance & Flight Time
642 mi / 1,034 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m.
Facts

NLU–CUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Culiacán route.
Route details
Distance642 mi / 1,034 km
Flight time2h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: NLU
Full nameFelipe Ángeles International Airport
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
Destination: CUL
Full nameBachigualato Federal International Airport
IATA / ICAOCUL / MMCL
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation108 ft / 33 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLU to CUL flights.
Nonstop flights from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Bachigualato Federal International Airport take approximately 2h. The route covers 642 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Viva.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from NLU to CUL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAP, MTY, GDL, TIJ and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Culiacán is 1 hour behind Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from CUL to NLU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NLU to CUL

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Bachigualato Federal International Airport (CUL) are connected by nonstop service from Viva. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NLU to CUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NLU to CUL ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 642 miles (1,034 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via LAP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX).