ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
12,468 km
7,747 miles
CUZ
Cusco
Peru
Distance
12,468 km
7,747 mi / 6,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

ADD CUZ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
IATA Code ADD CUZ
ICAO Code HAAB SPZO
City Addis Ababa Cusco
Country Ethiopia Peru
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Lima
Elevation 7,630 ft 10,860 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -13.540000, -71.940000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Cusco (CUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cusco, Peru is 12,468 kilometers (7,747 miles / 6,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:01 in Addis Ababa, it's 15:01 in Cusco. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,230 feet between the two airports. Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport sits higher than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cusco (CUZ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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