Distance From Plains Municipal Airport to Mactan Cebu International Airport

The distance from Plains Municipal Airport () to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) is 8064 miles or 12977 kilometers or 7003 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 Plains ( United States ) to Lapu-Lapu City ( Philippines )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Plains and Lapu-Lapu City takes around 18 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Plains Municipal Airport, Plains, United States to Mactan Cebu International Airport, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines is 18 hours 32 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		12977 km
Statute Miles		8064 miles
Nautical Miles		7003 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 32 minutes

Plains Municipal Airport to Mactan Cebu International Airport Flight Route Map - to CEB Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CEB

Time difference between Plains (United States) and Lapu-Lapu City (Philippines) is 15 Hours.
Lapu-Lapu City time is 15 Hours ahead of Plains.

Location	Local Time
Plains (United States)	2025-12-05, 02:40:16 MST
Lapu-Lapu City (Philippines)	2025-12-05, 17:40:16 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

Plains Municipal Airport ( / 2KS5) Plains, United States

Destination

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