Cuiabá to Puno flights
Puno lies 1,490 km (926 mi) west of Cuiabá, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 40 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Cuiabá | Puno | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Peru |
| Population | 618,124 | 128,637 |
| Elevation | 193 m (633 ft) | 3,792 m (12,441 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Cuiaba) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | CGB, 7 km out | JUL, 44 km out |
| Postal codes | 78000-000 | 11210–21002 |
Clocks in Puno are 1 h behind Cuiabá right now, so a 2 h 40 min journey lands only 1 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Puno
Crossing from Brazil into Peru: money changes from the Real to the Sol (PEN); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +51; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cuiabá
Cuiabá is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport (CGB), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,546 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Puno
Puno is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Inca Manco Capac International Airport (JUL), 44 km (27 mi) from the centre, whose 13,780-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inca Manco Capac International Airport | JUL | 44 km (27 mi) | 13,780 ft | 12,552 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Puno from Cuiabá?
1,490 km (926 mi) in a straight line, west of Cuiabá.
How long does it take to get from Cuiabá to Puno by air?
About 2 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cuiabá and Puno?
Puno is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Lima against America/Cuiaba).
Which airports are used for Cuiabá to Puno flights?
Typically Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport (CGB) to Inca Manco Capac International Airport (JUL).
What currency do I need in Puno?
The Sol (PEN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.