Distance From Nikunau Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, NIG - CUZ Distance

The distance from Nikunau Airport (NIG) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) is 7648 miles or 12308 kilometers or 6641 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Nikunau ( Kiribati ) to Cusco ( Peru )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nikunau and Cusco takes around 17 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nikunau Airport, Nikunau, Kiribati to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Cusco, Peru is 17 hours 34 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • NIG - CUZ

Kilometers		12308 km
Statute Miles		7648 miles
Nautical Miles		6641 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 34 minutes

Nikunau Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Flight Route Map - NIG to CUZ Flight Path

Location of Nikunau Airport & Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Nikunau to Cusco nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Nikunau, Kiribati and Cusco, Peru.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NIG - CUZ

Time difference between Nikunau (Kiribati) and Cusco (Peru) is 17 Hours.
Cusco time is 17 Hours behind Nikunau.

Location	Local Time
Nikunau (Kiribati)	2025-12-16, 16:54:34 +12
Cusco (Peru)	2025-12-15, 23:54:34 -05

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Nikunau Airport (NIG / NGNU) Nikunau, Kiribati

Destination

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ / SPZO) Cusco, Peru