Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City to Nanjing
3h 27m The flight from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) covers 2,440 km (1,516 miles) and takes approximately 3h 27m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 348°, passing near 21.0° N, 121.6° 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 | 4h 26m | 4h 51m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 3h 08m | 3h 33m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 2h 43m | 3h 08m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 2h 52m | 3h 17m |
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 | NKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Mactan Cebu International Airport | Nanjing Lukou International Airport |
| City | Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City | Nanjing |
| Country | Philippines | China |
| ICAO | RPVM | ZSNJ |
| Coordinates | 10.3093, 123.9797 | 31.735, 118.8659 |
| Elevation | 31 ft | 49 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City to Nanjing?
A non-stop flight from Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City (CEB) to Nanjing (NKG) takes about 3h 27m. The great-circle distance is 2,440 km (1,516 miles, 1,317 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 348°.
How far is Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City from Nanjing?
2,440 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 1,516 miles or 1,317 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 NKG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 2,440 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
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.