Lapu-Lapu City to Cotabato flights
Cotabato lies 345 km (214 mi) south of Lapu-Lapu City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 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.
| Lapu-Lapu City | Cotabato | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Philippines | Philippines |
| Population | 497,813 | 383,383 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
| Nearest large airport | CEB, 3 km out | CBO, 8 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Lapu-Lapu City
Lapu-Lapu City is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,860-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG, 84 km).
Arriving in Cotabato
Cotabato is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cotabato (Awang) Airport (CBO), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,234 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotabato (Awang) Airport (regional) | CBO | 8 km (5 mi) | 6,234 ft | 189 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cotabato from Lapu-Lapu City?
345 km (214 mi) in a straight line, south of Lapu-Lapu City.
How long does it take to get from Lapu-Lapu City to Cotabato by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lapu-Lapu City and Cotabato?
No, both are on Asia/Manila at the moment.
Which airports are used for Lapu-Lapu City to Cotabato flights?
Typically Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Cotabato (Awang) Airport (CBO).
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.