The flight distance from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cusco, Peru to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India is 16,815 kilometers (10,449 miles / 9,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:29 in Cusco, it's 14:59 in Hyderabad. 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 8,836 feet between the two airports. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad 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 Hyderabad (HYD) to Cusco (CUZ) follows a heading of 273° (west). 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 Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.