CUZ
Cusco
Peru
10,535 km
6,546 miles
FCO
Rome
Italy
Distance
10,535 km
6,546 mi / 5,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUZ FCO
Airport Name Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport
IATA Code CUZ FCO
ICAO Code SPZO LIRF
City Cusco Rome
Country Peru Italy
Timezone America/Lima Europe/Rome
Elevation 10,860 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, -71.940000 41.800000, 12.250000

Cusco (CUZ) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cusco, Peru to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 10,535 kilometers (6,546 miles / 5,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Italy. 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 02:47 in Cusco, it's 08:47 in Rome. 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 10,845 feet between the two airports. Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) 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 Rome (FCO) to Cusco (CUZ) follows a heading of 256° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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