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.