Distance From Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Mactan Cebu International Airport, BKI - CEB Distance

The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) is 621 miles or 1000 kilometers or 540 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 Kota Kinabalu ( Malaysia ) to Lapu-Lapu City ( Philippines )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Kinabalu and Lapu-Lapu City takes around 1 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Mactan Cebu International Airport, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines is 1 hours 25 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 • BKI - CEB

Kilometers		1000 km
Statute Miles		621 miles
Nautical Miles		540 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 25 minutes

Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Mactan Cebu International Airport Flight Route Map - BKI to CEB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BKI - CEB

Time difference between Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) and Lapu-Lapu City (Philippines) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)	2026-04-02, 00:10:51 +08
Lapu-Lapu City (Philippines)	2026-04-02, 00:10:51 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

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI / WBKK) Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Destination

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