General Santos to Ternate flights
Ternate lies 641 km (398 mi) south-east of General Santos, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 34 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| General Santos | Ternate | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Philippines | Indonesia |
| Population | 722,059 | 210,836 |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) |
| Nearest large airport | GES, 10 km out | TTE, 4 km out |
Clocks in Ternate are 1 h ahead of General Santos right now, so a 1 h 34 min journey lands 2 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ternate
Crossing from Philippines into Indonesia: money changes from the Peso to the Rupiah (IDR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +62; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving General Santos
General Santos is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is General Santos International Airport (GES), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,587-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Ternate
Ternate is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,875 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Babullah Airport (regional) | TTE | 4 km (2 mi) | 5,875 ft | 49 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ternate from General Santos?
641 km (398 mi) in a straight line, south-east of General Santos.
How long does it take to get from General Santos to Ternate by air?
About 1 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between General Santos and Ternate?
Ternate is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Jayapura against Asia/Manila).
Which airports are used for General Santos to Ternate flights?
Typically General Santos International Airport (GES) to Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE).
What currency do I need in Ternate?
The Rupiah (IDR).
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.