BCN
Barcelona
Spain
9,711 km
6,034 miles
CUZ
Cusco
Peru
Distance
9,711 km
6,034 mi / 5,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
249°
west southwest

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BCN CUZ
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
IATA Code BCN CUZ
ICAO Code LEBL SPZO
City Barcelona Cusco
Country Spain Peru
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Lima
Elevation 12 ft 10,860 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -13.540000, -71.940000

Barcelona (BCN) to Cusco (CUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cusco, Peru is 9,711 kilometers (6,034 miles / 5,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Spain with Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:02 in Barcelona, it's 19:02 in Cusco. With a 6-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 10,848 feet between the two airports. Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport sits higher than Barcelona International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cusco (CUZ) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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