Zamboanga to Malingao flights
Malingao lies 266 km (166 mi) 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 5 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 | Malingao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Philippines | Philippines |
| Population | 1 million | 1.1 million |
| 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 | CBO, 29 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 Malingao
Malingao is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cotabato (Awang) Airport (CBO), 29 km (18 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 | 29 km (18 mi) | 6,234 ft | 189 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Malingao from Zamboanga?
266 km (166 mi) in a straight line, east of Zamboanga.
How long does it take to get from Zamboanga to Malingao by air?
About 1 h 5 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 Malingao?
No, both are on Asia/Manila at the moment.
Which airports are used for Zamboanga to Malingao flights?
Typically Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) 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 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.