Airport Comparison
| CCU | CUZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport | Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport |
| IATA Code | CCU | CUZ |
| ICAO Code | VECC | SPZO |
| City | Kolkata | Cusco |
| Country | India | Peru |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata | America/Lima |
| Elevation | 16 ft | 10,860 ft |
| Coordinates | 22.650000, 88.450000 | -13.540000, -71.940000 |
Kolkata (CCU) to Cusco (CUZ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cusco, Peru is 17,712 kilometers (11,005 miles / 9,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.
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 India 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 15:19 in Kolkata, it's 04:49 in Cusco. With a 10.5-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 10,844 feet between the two airports. Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Cusco (CUZ) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 61° (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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.