Lahad Datu to General Santos flights
General Santos lies 767 km (477 mi) east of Lahad Datu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 44 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.
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| Lahad Datu | General Santos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Philippines |
| Population | 105,622 | 722,059 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
| Nearest large airport | LDU, 1 km out | GES, 10 km out |
What changes when you arrive in General Santos
Crossing from Malaysia into Philippines: money changes from the Ringgit 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.
Airports at each end
Leaving Lahad Datu
Lahad Datu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lahad Datu Airport (LDU), 1 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,498 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Tawau Airport (TWU, 82 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Santos International Airport | GES | 10 km (6 mi) | 10,587 ft | 505 ft |
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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 Lahad Datu?
767 km (477 mi) in a straight line, east of Lahad Datu.
How long does it take to get from Lahad Datu to General Santos by air?
About 1 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lahad Datu and General Santos?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Lahad Datu to General Santos flights?
Typically Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to General Santos International Airport (GES).
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.