Distance From Emerald Plaza South Helipad to Mactan Cebu International Airport

The distance from Emerald Plaza South Helipad () to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) is 7436 miles or 11967 kilometers or 6458 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 San Diego ( United States ) to Lapu-Lapu City ( Philippines )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Diego and Lapu-Lapu City takes around 17 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Emerald Plaza South Helipad, San Diego, United States to Mactan Cebu International Airport, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines is 17 hours 5 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 • - CEB

Kilometers		11967 km
Statute Miles		7436 miles
Nautical Miles		6458 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 5 minutes

Emerald Plaza South Helipad to Mactan Cebu International Airport Flight Route Map - to CEB Flight Path

Location of Emerald Plaza South Helipad & Mactan Cebu International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Diego to Lapu-Lapu City nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CEB

Time difference between San Diego (United States) and Lapu-Lapu City (Philippines) is 16 Hours.
Lapu-Lapu City time is 16 Hours ahead of San Diego.

Location	Local Time
San Diego (United States)	2025-12-15, 07:52:50 PST
Lapu-Lapu City (Philippines)	2025-12-15, 23:52:50 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

Emerald Plaza South Helipad ( / ) San Diego, United States

Destination

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