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VER to CUZ: distance & flight time
Vera Cruz (General Heriberto Jara International Airport) → Cuzco (Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport)
2,797 mi
4,501 km · 2,430 nm
5h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,797 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 57m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VER — General Heriberto Jara International Airport · Vera Cruz, Mexico
- CUZ — Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport · Cuzco, Peru
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near VER
- JAL · El Lencero Airport46 mi away
- TCN · Tehuacan Airport92 mi away
- MTT · Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos National Airport127 mi away
- PAZ · El Tajín National Airport130 mi away
Near CUZ
- ANS · Andahuaylas Airport96 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VER from CUZ?
The flight distance from Vera Cruz (VER) to Cuzco (CUZ) is 2,797 miles (4,501 km, 2,430 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VER to CUZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 57m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Vera Cruz and Cuzco?
Cuzco is 1 hour ahead of Vera Cruz.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VER to CUZ?
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