Puerto Princesa to Zamboanga flights
Zamboanga lies 484 km (300 mi) south-east of Puerto Princesa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 22 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.
| Puerto Princesa | Zamboanga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Philippines | Philippines |
| Population | 222,673 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
| Nearest large airport | PPS, 3 km out | ZAM, 2 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Puerto Princesa International Airport / PAF Antonio Bautista Air Base (PPS), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
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 Puerto Princesa?
484 km (300 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Puerto Princesa.
How long does it take to get from Puerto Princesa to Zamboanga by air?
About 1 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puerto Princesa and Zamboanga?
No, both are on Asia/Manila at the moment.
Which airports are used for Puerto Princesa to Zamboanga flights?
Typically Puerto Princesa International Airport / PAF Antonio Bautista Air Base (PPS) 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 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.