CUZ
Cusco
Peru
10,198 km
6,337 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
10,198 km
6,337 mi / 5,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUZ GVA
Airport Name Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code CUZ GVA
ICAO Code SPZO LSGG
City Cusco Geneva
Country Peru Switzerland
Timezone America/Lima Europe/Zurich
Elevation 10,860 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, -71.940000 46.240000, 6.110000

Cusco (CUZ) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Cusco, Peru to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 10,198 kilometers (6,337 miles / 5,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Switzerland. 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 19:09 in Cusco, it's 01:09 in Geneva. 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 9,449 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin 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 Geneva (GVA) to Cusco (CUZ) follows a heading of 252° (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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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