London to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City
14h 30m The flight from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) covers 11,333 km (7,042 miles) and takes approximately 14h 30m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 56°, passing near 49.7° N, 84.9° 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 | 20h 36m | 21h 02m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 32m | 14h 57m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 36m | 13h 01m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 20m | 13h 45m |
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
| LHR | CEB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Mactan Cebu International Airport |
| City | London | Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City |
| Country | United Kingdom | Philippines |
| ICAO | EGLL | RPVM |
| Coordinates | 51.4707, -0.4599 | 10.3093, 123.9797 |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 31 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from London to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City?
A non-stop flight from London (LHR) to Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City (CEB) takes about 14h 30m. The great-circle distance is 11,333 km (7,042 miles, 6,120 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 56°.
How far is London from Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City?
11,333 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,042 miles or 6,120 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 LHR and CEB?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,333 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 30m 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 London
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.