CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,027 km
7,473 miles
CUZ
Cusco
Peru
Distance
12,027 km
7,473 mi / 6,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
265°
west

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CAI CUZ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
IATA Code CAI CUZ
ICAO Code HECA SPZO
City Cairo Cusco
Country Egypt Peru
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Lima
Elevation 382 ft 10,860 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -13.540000, -71.940000

Cairo (CAI) to Cusco (CUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cusco, Peru is 12,027 kilometers (7,473 miles / 6,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Egypt 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 05:30 in Cairo, it's 22:30 in Cusco. With a 7-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 10,478 feet between the two airports. Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cusco (CUZ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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