CUZ
Cusco
Peru
10,372 km
6,445 miles
MXP
Milan
Italy
Distance
10,372 km
6,445 mi / 5,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
44°
northeast

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CUZ MXP
Airport Name Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Malpensa International Airport
IATA Code CUZ MXP
ICAO Code SPZO LIMC
City Cusco Milan
Country Peru Italy
Timezone America/Lima Europe/Rome
Elevation 10,860 ft 768 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, -71.940000 45.630000, 8.730000

Cusco (CUZ) to Milan (MXP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cusco, Peru to Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy is 10,372 kilometers (6,445 miles / 5,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Italy. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:10 in Cusco, it's 23:10 in Milan. With a 6-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 10,092 feet between the two airports. Malpensa 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 Milan (MXP) to Cusco (CUZ) follows a heading of 254° (west 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 Malpensa International Airport (MXP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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