Manado to Davao by ferry
Davao lies 627 km (390 mi) north of Manado, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 627 km (390 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 19 h 1 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Manado | Davao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Philippines |
| Population | 458,582 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
| Port | Port of Siladen | Port of Davao |
What changes when you arrive in Davao
Crossing from Indonesia into Philippines: money changes from the Rupiah to the Peso (PHP); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +63; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q60061806.
Where to book ferries from Manado 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 Manado?
627 km (390 mi) in a straight line, north of Manado; by road roughly 765 km (476 mi).
How long does it take to get from Manado to Davao by ferry?
About 19 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manado and Davao?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Davao?
The Peso (PHP).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.