CUZ
Cusco
Peru
12,009 km
7,462 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,009 km
7,462 mi / 6,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

CUZ NBO
Airport Name Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CUZ NBO
ICAO Code SPZO HKJK
City Cusco Nairobi
Country Peru Kenya
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 10,860 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, -71.940000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Cusco (CUZ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cusco, Peru to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,009 kilometers (7,462 miles / 6,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:28 in Cusco, it's 12:28 in Nairobi. 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 5,530 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta 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 Nairobi (NBO) to Cusco (CUZ) follows a heading of 255° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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