Cusco to Lima flights
Lima lies 573 km (356 mi) 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 1 h 29 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 | Lima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Peru |
| Population | 428,450 | 7.7 million |
| Elevation | 3,312 m (10,866 ft) | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | CUZ, 3 km out | LIM, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 08001–08003 | 02250–15088 |
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 Lima
Lima is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,506-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Chávez International Airport | LIM | 10 km (6 mi) | 11,506 ft | 113 ft |
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Staying in Lima
Our booking partner lists 2,683+ places to stay in Lima (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 650 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (300), and 34 are five-star. Across 363 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 261,756 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lima from Cusco?
573 km (356 mi) in a straight line, west of Cusco.
How long does it take to get from Cusco to Lima by air?
About 1 h 29 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 Lima?
No, both are on America/Lima at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cusco to Lima flights?
Typically Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM).
Where can I stay in Lima?
Our booking partner lists 2,683+ places to stay in Lima, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.