Iligan to Zamboanga flights
Zamboanga lies 281 km (174 mi) south-west of Iligan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 7 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.
| Iligan | Zamboanga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Philippines | Philippines |
| Population | 342,618 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
| Nearest large airport | CGY, 49 km out | ZAM, 2 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Iligan
Iligan is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Laguindingan International Airport (CGY), 49 km (30 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,890 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Labo Airport (OZC, 45 km), Pagadian Airport (PAG, 97 km).
Arriving in Zamboanga
Zamboanga is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,560 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zamboanga International Airport | ZAM | 2 km (1 mi) | 8,560 ft | 33 ft |
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Staying in Zamboanga
Our booking partner lists 34 places to stay in Zamboanga. Of the 27 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (19). Guests have left 1,855 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Zamboanga from Iligan?
281 km (174 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Iligan.
How long does it take to get from Iligan to Zamboanga by air?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Iligan and Zamboanga?
No, both are on Asia/Manila at the moment.
Which airports are used for Iligan to Zamboanga flights?
Typically Laguindingan International Airport (CGY) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM).
Where can I stay in Zamboanga?
Our booking partner lists 34 places to stay in Zamboanga, 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.