Airport Comparison
Cusco (CUZ) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cusco, Peru to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 586 kilometers (364 miles / 316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within Peru. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 15:48 in Cusco, it's 15:48 in Lima.
There is a significant elevation difference of 10,747 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez 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 Lima (LIM) to Cusco (CUZ) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). 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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.