Tacna to Cusco flights
Cusco lies 531 km (330 mi) north of Tacna, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 26 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.
| Tacna | Cusco | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Peru |
| Population | 286,240 | 428,450 |
| Elevation | 567 m (1,860 ft) | 3,312 m (10,866 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | TCQ, 5 km out | CUZ, 3 km out |
| Postal codes | 10170–23006 | 08001–08003 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Tacna
Tacna is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Chacalluta International Airport (ARI, 38 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport | CUZ | 3 km (2 mi) | 11,146 ft | 10,860 ft |
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Staying in Cusco
Our booking partner lists 1,766+ places to stay in Cusco (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 702 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (465), and 9 are five-star. Across 387 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 180,378 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cusco from Tacna?
531 km (330 mi) in a straight line, north of Tacna.
How long does it take to get from Tacna to Cusco by air?
About 1 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tacna and Cusco?
No, both are on America/Lima at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tacna to Cusco flights?
Typically Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ).
Where can I stay in Cusco?
Our booking partner lists 1,766+ places to stay in Cusco, 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.