Jakarta to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City
3h 43m The flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) covers 2,649 km (1,646 miles) and takes approximately 3h 43m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 46°, passing near 2.1° N, 115.3° 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 49m | 5h 14m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 3h 24m | 3h 49m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 2h 57m | 3h 22m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 3h 07m | 3h 32m |
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
| CGK | CEB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Soekarno-Hatta International Airport | Mactan Cebu International Airport |
| City | Jakarta | Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City |
| Country | Indonesia | Philippines |
| ICAO | WIII | RPVM |
| Coordinates | -6.1256, 106.656 | 10.3093, 123.9797 |
| Elevation | 34 ft | 31 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Jakarta to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City?
A non-stop flight from Jakarta (CGK) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City (CEB) takes about 3h 43m. The great-circle distance is 2,649 km (1,646 miles, 1,431 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 46°.
How far is Jakarta from Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City?
2,649 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 1,646 miles or 1,431 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 CGK and CEB?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 2,649 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 Jakarta
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.