Distance From Southdowns Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, KIW - CUZ Distance

The distance from Southdowns Airport (KIW) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) is 6670 miles or 10734 kilometers or 5792 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 Kitwe ( Zambia ) to Cusco ( Peru )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kitwe and Cusco takes around 15 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Southdowns Airport, Kitwe, Zambia to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Cusco, Peru is 15 hours 20 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 • KIW - CUZ

Kilometers		10734 km
Statute Miles		6670 miles
Nautical Miles		5792 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 20 minutes

Southdowns Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Flight Route Map - KIW to CUZ Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kitwe, Zambia and Cusco, Peru. .

Nonstop flight route between Kitwe, Zambia and Cusco, Peru.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIW - CUZ

Time difference between Kitwe (Zambia) and Cusco (Peru) is 7 Hours.
Cusco time is 7 Hours behind Kitwe.

Location	Local Time
Kitwe (Zambia)	2026-10-28, 19:31:55 CAT
Cusco (Peru)	2026-10-28, 12:31:55 -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

Southdowns Airport (KIW / FLSO) Kitwe, Zambia

Destination

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