Manado to General Santos by ferry
General Santos lies 516 km (321 mi) north of Manado, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 516 km (321 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 15 h 38 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
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| Manado | General Santos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Philippines |
| Population | 458,582 | 722,059 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
| Port | Port of Siladen | General Santos |
What changes when you arrive in General Santos
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 General Santos
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Staying in General Santos
Our booking partner lists 148 places to stay in General Santos. Of the 82 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (42), and 1 are five-star. Across 17 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 3,108 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is General Santos from Manado?
516 km (321 mi) in a straight line, north of Manado; by road roughly 630 km (391 mi).
How long does it take to get from Manado to General Santos by ferry?
About 15 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manado and General Santos?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in General Santos?
The Peso (PHP).
Where can I stay in General Santos?
Our booking partner lists 148 places to stay in General Santos, 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.