CUZ
Cusco
Peru
13,623 km
8,465 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
13,623 km
8,465 mi / 7,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
64°
east northeast

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CUZ KWI
Airport Name Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code CUZ KWI
ICAO Code SPZO OKKK
City Cusco Kuwait City
Country Peru Kuwait
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 10,860 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, -71.940000 29.230000, 47.980000

Cusco (CUZ) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cusco, Peru to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 13,623 kilometers (8,465 miles / 7,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Kuwait. 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 03:10 in Cusco, it's 11:10 in Kuwait City. With a 8-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 10,654 feet between the two airports. Kuwait 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 Kuwait City (KWI) to Cusco (CUZ) follows a heading of 272° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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