CUZ
Cusco
Peru
11,260 km
6,997 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
11,260 km
6,997 mi / 6,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

CUZ KGL
Airport Name Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code CUZ KGL
ICAO Code SPZO HRYR
City Cusco Kigali
Country Peru Rwanda
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Kigali
Elevation 10,860 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, -71.940000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Cusco (CUZ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cusco, Peru to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 11,260 kilometers (6,997 miles / 6,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:55 in Cusco, it's 22:55 in Kigali. With a 7-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 6,001 feet between the two airports. Kigali 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 Kigali (KGL) 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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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