Distance From Southwest Bay Airport to Mactan Cebu International Airport, SWJ - CEB Distance

The distance from Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) is 3501 miles or 5633 kilometers or 3040 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 Malekula Island ( Vanuatu ) to Lapu-Lapu City ( Philippines )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malekula Island and Lapu-Lapu City takes around 8 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Southwest Bay Airport, Malekula Island, Vanuatu to Mactan Cebu International Airport, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines is 8 hours 2 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 • SWJ - CEB

Kilometers		5633 km
Statute Miles		3501 miles
Nautical Miles		3040 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 2 minutes

Southwest Bay Airport to Mactan Cebu International Airport Flight Route Map - SWJ to CEB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Malekula Island, Vanuatu and Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines. .

Nonstop flight route between Malekula Island, Vanuatu and Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SWJ - CEB

Time difference between Malekula Island (Vanuatu) and Lapu-Lapu City (Philippines) is 3 Hours.
Lapu-Lapu City time is 3 Hours behind Malekula Island.

Location	Local Time
Malekula Island (Vanuatu)	2026-03-18, 10:35:25 +11
Lapu-Lapu City (Philippines)	2026-03-18, 07:35:25 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

Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ / NVSX) Malekula Island, Vanuatu

Destination

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