Distance From Aropa Airport to Mactan Cebu International Airport, KIE - CEB Distance

The distance from Aropa Airport (KIE) to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) is 2468 miles or 3972 kilometers or 2143 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kieta ( Papua New Guinea ) to Lapu-Lapu City ( Philippines )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kieta and Lapu-Lapu City takes around 5 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Aropa Airport, Kieta, Papua New Guinea to Mactan Cebu International Airport, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines is 5 hours 40 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KIE - CEB

Kilometers		3972 km
Statute Miles		2468 miles
Nautical Miles		2143 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 40 minutes

Aropa Airport to Mactan Cebu International Airport Flight Route Map - KIE to CEB Flight Path

Location of Aropa Airport & Mactan Cebu International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kieta to Lapu-Lapu City nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kieta, Papua New Guinea and Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines. .

Nonstop flight route between Kieta, Papua New Guinea and Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIE - CEB

Time difference between Kieta (Papua New Guinea) and Lapu-Lapu City (Philippines) is 3 Hours.
Lapu-Lapu City time is 3 Hours behind Kieta.

Location	Local Time
Kieta (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-18, 22:02:51 +11
Lapu-Lapu City (Philippines)	2026-03-18, 19:02:51 PST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Aropa Airport (KIE / AYIQ) Kieta, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB / RPVM) Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines