CUZ
Cusco
Peru
6,556 km
4,074 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
6,556 km
4,074 mi / 3,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Lima
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

CUZ YOW
Airport Name Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code CUZ YOW
ICAO Code SPZO CYOW
City Cusco Ottawa
Country Peru Canada
Timezone America/Lima America/Toronto
Elevation 10,860 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, -71.940000 45.320000, -75.670000

Cusco (CUZ) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cusco, Peru to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 6,556 kilometers (4,074 miles / 3,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Canada. 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 05:07 in Cusco, it's 05:07 in Ottawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 10,486 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier 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 Ottawa (YOW) to Cusco (CUZ) follows a heading of 176° (south). 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 Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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