Coron to Cebu is 291 miles (469 km), a flight of about 55 minutes.
The right side delivers the flight's standout moment, Coron's limestone karst islands right after takeoff, plus glimpses of Panay, Guimaras, and Negros' Kanlaon volcano during cruise, and finishes with Cebu City's skyline on approach. The left side is dominated by open sea for most of the short flight.
Flight Path
Sulu Sea and Visayan Sea crossing, southern tip of Panay Island, Guimaras Strait, and Negros Island's Mount Kanlaon volcano visible to the south of the flight path
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from USU
RIGHTClimbing out of Busuanga, the route heading points almost directly at the Coron Island group's limestone karst cliffs, which sit just southeast of the runway. Passengers on the right get a close, dramatic view of the jagged limestone peaks and turquoise lagoons before the plane climbs away over open water.
Landing at CEB
RIGHTOn approach into Mactan-Cebu, the turn onto final typically brings Cebu City's skyline and the strait bridges into view on the right side, with the island's central mountain spine rising behind the urban sprawl. The left side mostly faces open water toward Bohol and Camotes Sea with little to see.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport (USU) to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Coron to Cebu. The right side delivers the flight's standout moment, Coron's limestone karst islands right after takeoff, plus glimpses of Panay, Guimaras, and Negros' Kanlaon volcano during cruise, and finishes with Cebu City's skyline on approach. The left side is dominated by open sea for most of the short flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport in Coron?
During takeoff from Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport (USU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing out of Busuanga, the route heading points almost directly at the Coron Island group's limestone karst cliffs, which sit just southeast of the runway. Passengers on the right get a close, dramatic view of the jagged limestone peaks and turquoise lagoons before the plane climbs away over open water. Notable sights include: Coron Island's limestone karst cliffs, Twin Lagoon and Kayangan Lake area, the Calamian island chain, Busuanga's coral-fringed coastline.
What can I see when landing at Mactan Cebu International Airport in Cebu?
When landing at Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Mactan-Cebu, the turn onto final typically brings Cebu City's skyline and the strait bridges into view on the right side, with the island's central mountain spine rising behind the urban sprawl. The left side mostly faces open water toward Bohol and Camotes Sea with little to see. Notable sights include: Cebu City skyline, Mactan-Cebu and Marcelo Fernan bridges, Cebu Strait, Cebu Island's central mountain ridge.
How long is the flight from Coron to Cebu?
The flight from Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport (USU) to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) takes about 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 291 miles (469 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Coron to Cebu flight path pass over?
Sulu Sea and Visayan Sea crossing, southern tip of Panay Island, Guimaras Strait, and Negros Island's Mount Kanlaon volcano visible to the south of the flight path