Palu to Davao flights
Davao lies 1,092 km (679 mi) north-east of Palu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 9 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.
| Palu | Davao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Philippines |
| Population | 389,959 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
| Nearest large airport | PLW, 4 km out | DVO, 7 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Davao
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.
Airports at each end
Leaving Palu
Palu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,781 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Davao
Davao is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Bangoy International Airport | DVO | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,842 ft | 96 ft |
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Staying in Davao
Our booking partner lists 109 places to stay in Davao. Of the 109 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (66). Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 1,543 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Davao from Palu?
1,092 km (679 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Palu.
How long does it take to get from Palu to Davao by air?
About 2 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Palu and Davao?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Palu to Davao flights?
Typically Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO).
What currency do I need in Davao?
The Peso (PHP).
Where can I stay in Davao?
Our booking partner lists 109 places to stay in Davao, 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.