CUZ to LIM: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) is 586 km (364 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 15m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (LIM to CUZ).
How far is it from Cusco to Lima?
The great-circle distance between Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) and Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) is 586 km (364 mi, 316 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CUZ to LIM?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LIM is roughly west of CUZ.
How is the CUZ to LIM route written in code?
The pair is written CUZ-LIM in IATA codes and SPZO-SPJC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is CUZ (SPZO), Jorge Chávez International Airport is LIM (SPJC).
| CUZ | LIM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport | Jorge Chávez International Airport |
| ICAO code | SPZO | SPJC |
| Country | Peru | Peru |
| Elevation | 10,860 ft | 113 ft |
| Rank by connections | #856 | #139 |
Both ICAO codes start with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LIM sits 10,747 ft (3,276 m) lower than CUZ, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CUZ to LIM
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2I | Star Peru (2I) | - | - | Active |
| LA | LAN Airlines | LAN | Lan | Active |
| P9 | Peruvian Airlines | - | - | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AM, IB, JJ.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cusco from Lima?
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) and Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) are 586 km (364 mi, 316 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CUZ to LIM?
A typical nonstop flight between CUZ and LIM takes about 1h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LIM from CUZ?
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) lies roughly west of Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ).
Which airlines fly CUZ to LIM?
3 airlines appear on the CUZ-LIM route in the open dataset, including Star Peru (2I), LAN Airlines, Peruvian Airlines.
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