Trujillo to Cusco flights
Cusco lies 978 km (608 mi) south-east of Trujillo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Trujillo | Cusco | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Peru |
| Population | 1.1 million | 428,450 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 3,312 m (10,866 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | TRU, 9 km out | CUZ, 3 km out |
| Postal codes | 13001–20230 | 08001–08003 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Trujillo
Trujillo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport (TRU), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,920 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
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 Trujillo?
978 km (608 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Trujillo.
How long does it take to get from Trujillo to Cusco by air?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Trujillo and Cusco?
No, both are on America/Lima at the moment.
Which airports are used for Trujillo to Cusco flights?
Typically Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport (TRU) 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.