Distance From Southdowns Airport to Mactan Cebu International Airport, KIW - CEB Distance

The distance from Southdowns Airport (KIW) to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) is 6764 miles or 10885 kilometers or 5874 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 Kitwe ( Zambia ) to Lapu-Lapu City ( Philippines )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kitwe and Lapu-Lapu City takes around 15 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Southdowns Airport, Kitwe, Zambia to Mactan Cebu International Airport, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines is 15 hours 33 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 • KIW - CEB

Kilometers		10885 km
Statute Miles		6764 miles
Nautical Miles		5874 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 33 minutes

Southdowns Airport to Mactan Cebu International Airport Flight Route Map - KIW to CEB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kitwe, Zambia and Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines. .

Nonstop flight route between Kitwe, Zambia and Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIW - CEB

Time difference between Kitwe (Zambia) and Lapu-Lapu City (Philippines) is 6 Hours.
Lapu-Lapu City time is 6 Hours ahead of Kitwe.

Location	Local Time
Kitwe (Zambia)	2026-03-17, 13:05:11 CAT
Lapu-Lapu City (Philippines)	2026-03-17, 19:05:11 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

Southdowns Airport (KIW / FLSO) Kitwe, Zambia

Destination

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