Distance From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Mactan Cebu International Airport, DTW - CEB Distance

The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) is 8416 miles or 13544 kilometers or 7309 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 Detroit ( United States ) to Lapu-Lapu City ( Philippines )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Detroit and Lapu-Lapu City takes around 19 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States to Mactan Cebu International Airport, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines is 19 hours 20 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 • DTW - CEB

Kilometers		13544 km
Statute Miles		8416 miles
Nautical Miles		7309 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 20 minutes

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Mactan Cebu International Airport Flight Route Map - DTW to CEB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Detroit, United States and Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines. .

Nonstop flight route between Detroit, United States and Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DTW - CEB

Time difference between Detroit (United States) and Lapu-Lapu City (Philippines) is 12 Hours.
Lapu-Lapu City time is 12 Hours ahead of Detroit.

Location	Local Time
Detroit (United States)	2026-05-02, 06:04:07 EDT
Lapu-Lapu City (Philippines)	2026-05-02, 18:04:07 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

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW / KDTW) Detroit, United States

Destination

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