CUZ
Cusco
Peru
4,719 km
2,932 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
4,719 km
2,932 mi / 2,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Lima
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUZ MEX
Airport Name Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code CUZ MEX
ICAO Code SPZO MMMX
City Cusco Mexico City
Country Peru Mexico
Timezone America/Lima America/Mexico_City
Elevation 10,860 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, -71.940000 19.440000, -99.070000

Cusco (CUZ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cusco, Peru to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 4,719 kilometers (2,932 miles / 2,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Peru with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:47 in Cusco, it's 16:47 in Mexico City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,544 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez 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 Mexico City (MEX) to Cusco (CUZ) follows a heading of 139° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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