ADL
Adelaide
Australia
15,012 km
9,328 miles
CTA
Catania
Italy
Distance
15,012 km
9,328 mi / 8,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL CTA
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Catania / Fontanarossa Airport
IATA Code ADL CTA
ICAO Code YPAD LICC
City Adelaide Catania
Country Australia Italy
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Europe/Rome
Elevation 20 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 37.470000, 15.070000

Adelaide (ADL) to Catania (CTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Catania / Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) in Catania, Italy is 15,012 kilometers (9,328 miles / 8,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Italy. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:23 in Adelaide, it's 10:53 in Catania. With a 9.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Catania (CTA) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Catania / Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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