Cusco to Chiclayo flights
Chiclayo lies 1,144 km (711 mi) north-west of Cusco, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 13 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.
| Cusco | Chiclayo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Peru |
| Population | 428,450 | 609,400 |
| Elevation | 3,312 m (10,866 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | CUZ, 3 km out | CIX, 4 km out |
| Postal codes | 08001–08003 | 14001–16440 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Cusco
Cusco is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 11,146-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Chiclayo
Chiclayo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International Airport (CIX), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,266 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International Airport | CIX | 4 km (2 mi) | 8,266 ft | 97 ft |
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Staying in Chiclayo
Our booking partner lists 131 places to stay in Chiclayo. Of the 84 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (50). Across 24 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 10,332 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Chiclayo from Cusco?
1,144 km (711 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Cusco.
How long does it take to get from Cusco to Chiclayo by air?
About 2 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cusco and Chiclayo?
No, both are on America/Lima at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cusco to Chiclayo flights?
Typically Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International Airport (CIX).
Where can I stay in Chiclayo?
Our booking partner lists 131 places to stay in Chiclayo, bookable on this site.
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.