CAN
Guangzhou
China
18,789 km
11,675 miles
CUZ
Cusco
Peru
Distance
18,789 km
11,675 mi / 10,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN CUZ
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
IATA Code CAN CUZ
ICAO Code ZGGG SPZO
City Guangzhou Cusco
Country China Peru
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Lima
Elevation 50 ft 10,860 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -13.540000, -71.940000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Cusco (CUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cusco, Peru is 18,789 kilometers (11,675 miles / 10,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:03 in Guangzhou, it's 04:03 in Cusco. With a 13-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 10,810 feet between the two airports. Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cusco (CUZ) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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