CUZ
Cusco
Peru
6,842 km
4,251 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
6,842 km
4,251 mi / 3,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Lima
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CUZ MSP
Airport Name Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code CUZ MSP
ICAO Code SPZO KMSP
City Cusco Minneapolis
Country Peru United States
Timezone America/Lima America/Chicago
Elevation 10,860 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, -71.940000 44.880000, -93.220000

Cusco (CUZ) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cusco, Peru to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 6,842 kilometers (4,251 miles / 3,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 United States. 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 03:17 in Cusco, it's 02:17 in Minneapolis.

There is a significant elevation difference of 10,018 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain 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 Minneapolis (MSP) to Cusco (CUZ) follows a heading of 156° (south 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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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