CUZ
Cusco
Peru
18,627 km
11,574 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
18,627 km
11,574 mi / 10,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Lima
Heading
149°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CUZ KUL
Airport Name Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code CUZ KUL
ICAO Code SPZO WMKK
City Cusco Kuala Lumpur
Country Peru Malaysia
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 10,860 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, -71.940000 2.750000, 101.710000

Cusco (CUZ) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cusco, Peru to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 18,627 kilometers (11,574 miles / 10,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 Malaysia. 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 03:38 in Cusco, it's 16:38 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 13-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 10,791 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Cusco (CUZ) follows a heading of 210° (south 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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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