Distance From Tampa International Airport to Mactan Cebu International Airport, TPA - CEB Distance

The distance from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) is 9253 miles or 14890 kilometers or 8035 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 Tampa ( United States ) to Lapu-Lapu City ( Philippines )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tampa and Lapu-Lapu City takes around 21 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport, Tampa, United States to Mactan Cebu International Airport, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines is 21 hours 16 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 • TPA - CEB

Kilometers		14890 km
Statute Miles		9253 miles
Nautical Miles		8035 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 16 minutes

Tampa International Airport to Mactan Cebu International Airport Flight Route Map - TPA to CEB Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • TPA - CEB

Time difference between Tampa (United States) and Lapu-Lapu City (Philippines) is 13 Hours.
Lapu-Lapu City time is 13 Hours ahead of Tampa.

Location	Local Time
Tampa (United States)	2025-12-15, 06:27:19 EST
Lapu-Lapu City (Philippines)	2025-12-15, 19:27:19 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

Tampa International Airport (TPA / KTPA) Tampa, United States

Destination

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