{"id":3687,"date":"2025-02-26T12:59:31","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T17:59:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msfsbushnavlog.com\/?p=3687"},"modified":"2025-02-26T12:59:35","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T17:59:35","slug":"world-tour-034-cusco-to-tabatinga-peru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msfsbushnavlog.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/26\/world-tour-034-cusco-to-tabatinga-peru\/","title":{"rendered":"World Tour 034-Cusco to Tabatinga – Peru"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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This stage kicks off in Cusco, before heading northwest through Peru as you finally leave the Andes Mountains for the vast Amazon Basin. Journeying north along the Ucayali River, you will eventually join the Maranon River at the point which marks the head of the mighty Amazon River, and the beginning of a marathon trip along the world’s second longest river, and the largest by water volume.<\/p>\n

See trip in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Total Legs: 17 Total Distance: 1011 Total Time(125kts): 8 hours 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SPZO<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 128.27 Approximate time at 125kts: 62 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SPZO(SPZO) to Anta(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.28NM Bearing: 297\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow the main highway northwest to the valley<\/p>\n

Anta(POI1) to Ancahuasi(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.57NM Bearing: 283\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the valley opens out, head west over the flat land before following the highway to a mountain pass<\/p>\n

Ancahuasi(POI2) to Rio Apurimac(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.71NM Bearing: 244\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the road southwest into the valley, and the start of the long downhill journey out of the mountains<\/p>\n

Rio Apurimac(POI3) to Rio Apurimac(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.67NM Bearing: 302\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the road meets the Apurimac River before heading west, follow the Apurimac River as it heads northwest into a steep valley<\/p>\n

Rio Apurimac(POI4) to Rio Apurimac(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.59NM Bearing: 261\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the Apurimac River as the valley turns around to the west<\/p>\n

Rio Apurimac(POI5) to Villa Virgen(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 33.34NM Bearing: 331\u00b0 16 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the valley opens out to an intersection of other valleys populated by mountainside switchback roads, turn northwest and follow the Apurimac through another valley<\/p>\n

Villa Virgen(POI6) to SPPE(SPPE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.11NM Bearing: 336\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continuing northwest as the valley flattens out, look for the sealed runway next to the small town of Chontabamba on the left side of the river<\/p>\n

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Leg 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SPPE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 19.51 Approximate time at 125kts: 9 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SPPE(SPPE) to Rio Apurimac(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.41NM Bearing: 325\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow the river northwest<\/p>\n

Rio Apurimac(POI7) to SP3P(SP3P)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.1NM Bearing: 332\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing the larger town of Pichari on the river&apos;s right side, you will see the dirt airstrip next to the river just north of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SP3P<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 81.42 Approximate time at 125kts: 39 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SP3P(SP3P) to Rio Ene(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.34NM Bearing: 338\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest along the Apurimac River to where it meets the Mantaro River to form the Ene River<\/p>\n

Rio Ene(POI8) to Rio Ene(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.97NM Bearing: 334\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Ene River northwest<\/p>\n

Rio Ene(POI9) to Rio Sonomoro(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 34.78NM Bearing: 334\u00b0 17 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the river turns to the east, continue northwest over the foothills until you eventually reach a wide valley full of farmland<\/p>\n

Rio Sonomoro(POI10) to SPMF(SPMF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.33NM Bearing: 339\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest along the valley to the large town of San Martin de Pangoa. Follow the main road northwest to the next town of Mazamari and the airport of the western edge of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SPMF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 45.89 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SPMF(SPMF) to Ocopa(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.46NM Bearing: 58\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn right after takeoff and follow the Mazamari River valley northeast to the town of Ocopa at the junction with the Perene River<\/p>\n

Ocopa(POI11) to Rio Tambo(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4NM Bearing: 108\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river east for a few miles to meet the Tambo River<\/p>\n

Rio Tambo(POI12) to SPBT(SPBT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.43NM Bearing: 8\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you reach the Tambo River, climb and head north to fly alongside the ridge before arriving at the town of Oteveni, with the grass airfield next to the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SPBT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 51.11 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SPBT(SPBT) to Rio Ucayali(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.31NM Bearing: 47\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northwest over the mountains, before descending out of the Andes for the last time and into the vast Amazon basin<\/p>\n

Rio Ucayali(POI13) to Rio Ucayali(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 25.97NM Bearing: 4\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you reach the Ucayali River, follow it north<\/p>\n

Rio Ucayali(POI14) to SP3B(SP3B)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.83NM Bearing: 70\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first town you will meet along the river will be Bolognesi, just east of the river. The airport runs alongside the road east of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SP3B<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 47.24 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SP3B(SP3B) to Rio Ucayali(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.06NM Bearing: 335\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northwest back to the river<\/p>\n

Rio Ucayali(POI15) to Rio Ucayali(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 28.77NM Bearing: 341\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest along the river<\/p>\n

Rio Ucayali(POI16) to SP3I(SP3I)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.41NM Bearing: 272\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you reach a series of switchbacks in the river, head west to a small airfield which sits in a village alongside a small river<\/p>\n

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Leg 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SP3I<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 66.78 Approximate time at 125kts: 32 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SP3I(SP3I) to Rio Ucayali(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 40.77NM Bearing: 351\u00b0 20 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north to the Ucayali River and continue the journey north<\/p>\n

Rio Ucayali(POI17) to Pucallpa(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.66NM Bearing: 2\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the river turns to the east, continue north to the regional capital city of Pucallpa<\/p>\n

Pucallpa(POI18) to SPCL(SPCL)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.35NM Bearing: 21\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport sits prominently in the northern part of the city<\/p>\n

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Leg 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SPCL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 68.68 Approximate time at 125kts: 33 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SPCL(SPCL) to Rio Ucayali(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.06NM Bearing: 4\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head north to rejoin the river<\/p>\n

Rio Ucayali(POI19) to Contamana(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 54.46NM Bearing: 339\u00b0 26 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river northwest to the town of Contamana on the river&apos;s right bank<\/p>\n

Contamana(POI20) to SPCM(SPCM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.16NM Bearing: 16\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport is just northeast of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SPCM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 28.05 Approximate time at 125kts: 13 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SPCM(SPCM) to Rio Ucayali(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.18NM Bearing: 346\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest from Contamana and fly alongside a small mountain ridge which will lead you back to the river<\/p>\n

Rio Ucayali(POI21) to SPON(SPON)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.87NM Bearing: 345\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest along the river to the next town, Orellana. The airfield is at the north end of town<\/p>\n

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Leg 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SPON<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 62.95 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SPON(SPON) to Rio Ucayali(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 41.71NM Bearing: 4\u00b0 20 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly north alongside the Ucayali River<\/p>\n

Rio Ucayali(POI22) to Painaco(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.5NM Bearing: 72\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river around to the northeast<\/p>\n

Painaco(POI23) to SP3J(SP3J)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.74NM Bearing: 63\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the point where the river divides in two, there is a small village on the right bank with a suitable landing area just to its north<\/p>\n

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Leg 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SP3J<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 51.54 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SP3J(SP3J) to Rio Ucayali(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 48.51NM Bearing: 64\u00b0 23 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the southern \/ right hand fork of the river as it twists its way northeast<\/p>\n

Rio Ucayali(POI24) to SP3S(SP3S)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.03NM Bearing: 32\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Where the river turns to the north, there will be a couple of small towns running along the riverbank. Just to the east there is a small grass landing area next to the river<\/p>\n

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Leg 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SP3S<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 41.13 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SP3S(SP3S) to Rio Ucayali(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.85NM Bearing: 12\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river north to where it rejoins the other fork<\/p>\n

Rio Ucayali(POI25) to SPQN(SPQN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.28NM Bearing: 80\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river east to the town of Requena on the south bank, and the runway at the south end of town<\/p>\n

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Leg 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SPQN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 86.92 Approximate time at 125kts: 42 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SPQN(SPQN) to Rio Amazonas(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 45.16NM Bearing: 40\u00b0 22 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river north to its junction with the Maranon River, which at this point marks the head of the mighty Amazon River<\/p>\n

Rio Amazonas(POI26) to Iquitos(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 33.04NM Bearing: 27\u00b0 16 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast with the Amazon River until you see the city of Iquitos to the north – the largest city in the world that cannot be reached by road<\/p>\n

Iquitos(POI27) to SPQT(SPQT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.72NM Bearing: 352\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the southern end of the city is the International Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SPQT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 82.64 Approximate time at 125kts: 40 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SPQT(SPQT) to Iquitos(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.24NM Bearing: 52\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northeast over the city then continue northeast along the river<\/p>\n

Iquitos(POI28) to Rio Amazonas(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 44.99NM Bearing: 101\u00b0 22 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east along the river<\/p>\n

Rio Amazonas(POI29) to SP3H(SP3H)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.41NM Bearing: 87\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the southern side of one of the many islands created by branches of the river is the small community of Huanta. Just across from the village, on the western shore of the Oraza River, is a small grass landing area<\/p>\n

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Leg 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SP3H<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 35.41 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SP3H(SP3H) to Rio Amazonas(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.32NM Bearing: 129\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southeast across the jungle to meet up with the river as it heads south<\/p>\n

Rio Amazonas(POI30) to Rio Amazonas(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.87NM Bearing: 133\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast along the river<\/p>\n

Rio Amazonas(POI31) to SP3A(SP3A)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.22NM Bearing: 202\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you reach a small island near the mouth of a small river on the south bank, turn south and head to the airstrip cut into the jungle, a few miles south of the river<\/p>\n

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Leg 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SP3A<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 70.37 Approximate time at 125kts: 34 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SP3A(SP3A) to Rio Amazonas(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 31.87NM Bearing: 119\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head back to the river and continue east<\/p>\n

Rio Amazonas(POI32) to Caballococha(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 33.27NM Bearing: 87\u00b0 16 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east along the river until you see the town of Caballococha on the south bank<\/p>\n

Caballococha(POI33) to SPBC(SPBC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.23NM Bearing: 136\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport is next to the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SPBC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 43.26 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SPBC(SPBC) to Rio Amazonas(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.09NM Bearing: 93\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east to once again meet up with the river<\/p>\n

Rio Amazonas(POI34) to Leticia-Tabatinga(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 25.58NM Bearing: 150\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast with the river to the dual-cities of Leticia and Tabatinga, which lie on the 3 way border between Peru, Colombia and Brazil<\/p>\n

Leticia-Tabatinga(POI35) to SBTT(SBTT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.59NM Bearing: 139\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head to the airport on the south side of Tabatinga on the Brazilian side of the border, which is the destination for this stage<\/p>\n

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