Distance From Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Mactan Cebu International Airport, SMO - CEB Distance

The distance from Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) is 7331 miles or 11798 kilometers or 6366 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 Santa Monica ( United States ) to Lapu-Lapu City ( Philippines )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Monica and Lapu-Lapu City takes around 16 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Monica Municipal Airport, Santa Monica, United States to Mactan Cebu International Airport, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines is 16 hours 51 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 • SMO - CEB

Kilometers		11798 km
Statute Miles		7331 miles
Nautical Miles		6366 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 51 minutes

Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Mactan Cebu International Airport Flight Route Map - SMO to CEB Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMO - CEB

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

Location	Local Time
Santa Monica (United States)	2025-12-16, 18:26:38 PST
Lapu-Lapu City (Philippines)	2025-12-17, 10:26:38 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

Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO / KSMO) Santa Monica, United States

Destination

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