CUZ
Cusco
Peru
10,413 km
6,471 miles
DUS
Dusseldorf
Germany
Distance
10,413 km
6,471 mi / 5,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
38°
northeast

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CUZ DUS
Airport Name Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Dusseldorf International Airport
IATA Code CUZ DUS
ICAO Code SPZO EDDL
City Cusco Dusseldorf
Country Peru Germany
Timezone America/Lima Europe/Berlin
Elevation 10,860 ft 147 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, -71.940000 51.290000, 6.770000

Cusco (CUZ) to Dusseldorf (DUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cusco, Peru to Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) in Dusseldorf, Germany is 10,413 kilometers (6,471 miles / 5,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:01 in Cusco, it's 21:01 in Dusseldorf. 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 10,713 feet between the two airports. Dusseldorf International Airport sits lower than Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Cusco (CUZ) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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