Ternate to Cebu City flights
Cebu City lies 1,127 km (701 mi) north of Ternate, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 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.
| Ternate | Cebu City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Philippines |
| Population | 210,836 | 965,332 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
| Nearest large airport | TTE, 4 km out | CEB, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 85851 | 6000 |
Clocks in Cebu City are 1 h behind Ternate right now, so a 2 h 12 min journey lands only 1 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cebu City
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 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.
Arriving in Cebu City
Cebu City is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB), 10 km (6 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mactan Cebu International Airport | CEB | 10 km (6 mi) | 10,860 ft | 31 ft |
| Bohol-Panglao International Airport | TAG | 84 km (52 mi) | 8,202 ft | 42 ft |
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Staying in Cebu City
Our booking partner lists 979 places to stay in Cebu City. Of the 491 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (230), and 12 are five-star. Across 183 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 107,082 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cebu City from Ternate?
1,127 km (701 mi) in a straight line, north of Ternate.
How long does it take to get from Ternate to Cebu City by air?
About 2 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 Ternate and Cebu City?
Cebu City is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Manila against Asia/Jayapura).
Which airports are used for Ternate to Cebu City flights?
Typically Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE) to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB); Cebu City also has TAG.
What currency do I need in Cebu City?
The Peso (PHP).
Where can I stay in Cebu City?
Our booking partner lists 979 places to stay in Cebu City, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.