CUZ
Cusco
Peru
13,501 km
8,389 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,501 km
8,389 mi / 7,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CUZ RUH
Airport Name Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CUZ RUH
ICAO Code SPZO OERK
City Cusco Riyadh
Country Peru Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 10,860 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, -71.940000 24.960000, 46.700000

Cusco (CUZ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cusco, Peru to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,501 kilometers (8,389 miles / 7,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:16 in Cusco, it's 06:16 in Riyadh. 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 8,811 feet between the two airports. King Khaled 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 Riyadh (RUH) to Cusco (CUZ) follows a heading of 269° (west). 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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