Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City to Amsterdam
14h 04m The flight from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) covers 10,980 km (6,822 miles) and takes approximately 14h 04m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 327°, passing near 48.2° N, 86.1° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 19h 58m | 20h 23m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 05m | 14h 30m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 12m | 12h 37m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 55m | 13h 20m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| CEB | AMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Mactan Cebu International Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol |
| City | Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City | Amsterdam |
| Country | Philippines | Netherlands |
| ICAO | RPVM | EHAM |
| Coordinates | 10.3093, 123.9797 | 52.3086, 4.7639 |
| Elevation | 31 ft | -11 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City to Amsterdam?
A non-stop flight from Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City (CEB) to Amsterdam (AMS) takes about 14h 04m. The great-circle distance is 10,980 km (6,822 miles, 5,929 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 327°.
How far is Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City from Amsterdam?
10,980 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,822 miles or 5,929 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between CEB and AMS?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,980 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 14h 04m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.