General Santos to Davao by ferry
Davao lies 117 km (73 mi) north-east of General Santos, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 117 km (73 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 3 h 33 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| General Santos | Davao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Philippines | Philippines |
| Population | 722,059 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
| Port | General Santos | Port of Davao |
Where to book ferries from General Santos to Davao
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Staying in Davao
Our booking partner lists 109 places to stay in Davao. Of the 109 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (66). Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 1,543 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Davao from General Santos?
117 km (73 mi) in a straight line, north-east of General Santos; by road roughly 143 km (89 mi).
How long does it take to get from General Santos to Davao by ferry?
About 3 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between General Santos and Davao?
No, both are on Asia/Manila at the moment.
Where can I stay in Davao?
Our booking partner lists 109 places to stay in Davao, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.