Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City to Los Angeles
15h 05m The flight from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) covers 11,805 km (7,335 miles) and takes approximately 15h 05m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 50°, passing near 37.9° N, 174.8° 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 | 21h 28m | 21h 53m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 08m | 15h 33m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 07m | 13h 32m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 53m | 14h 18m |
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 | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Mactan Cebu International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| City | Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City | Los Angeles |
| Country | Philippines | United States |
| ICAO | RPVM | KLAX |
| Coordinates | 10.3093, 123.9797 | 33.9425, -118.408 |
| Elevation | 31 ft | 125 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City to Los Angeles?
A non-stop flight from Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City (CEB) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 15h 05m. The great-circle distance is 11,805 km (7,335 miles, 6,374 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 50°.
How far is Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City from Los Angeles?
11,805 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,335 miles or 6,374 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 LAX?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,805 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 15h 05m 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.