CUZ
Cusco
Peru
16,791 km
10,433 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
16,791 km
10,433 mi / 9,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Lima
Heading
329°
north northwest

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CUZ ICN
Airport Name Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code CUZ ICN
ICAO Code SPZO RKSI
City Cusco Seoul
Country Peru South Korea
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Seoul
Elevation 10,860 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, -71.940000 37.470000, 126.450000

Cusco (CUZ) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cusco, Peru to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 16,791 kilometers (10,433 miles / 9,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 South Korea. 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 18:53 in Cusco, it's 08:53 in Seoul. With a 14-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 10,837 feet between the two airports. Incheon 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 Seoul (ICN) to Cusco (CUZ) follows a heading of 39° (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 Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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