Zamboanga to Iligan flights
Iligan lies 281 km (174 mi) north-east of Zamboanga, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 7 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.
| Zamboanga | Iligan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Philippines | Philippines |
| Population | 1 million | 342,618 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
| Nearest large airport | ZAM, 2 km out | CGY, 49 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Iligan
Iligan is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Laguindingan International Airport (CGY), 49 km (30 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,890 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Labo Airport (OZC, 45 km), Pagadian Airport (PAG, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguindingan International Airport | CGY | 49 km (30 mi) | 6,890 ft | 190 ft |
| Labo Airport (regional) | OZC | 45 km (28 mi) | 5,720 ft | 75 ft |
| Pagadian Airport (regional) | PAG | 97 km (60 mi) | 6,574 ft | 5 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Iligan from Zamboanga?
281 km (174 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Zamboanga.
How long does it take to get from Zamboanga to Iligan by air?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zamboanga and Iligan?
No, both are on Asia/Manila at the moment.
Which airports are used for Zamboanga to Iligan flights?
Typically Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) to Laguindingan International Airport (CGY); Iligan also has OZC, PAG.
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.