AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
18,223 km
11,323 miles
CTA
Catania
Italy
Distance
18,223 km
11,323 mi / 9,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
278°
west

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AKL CTA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Catania / Fontanarossa Airport
IATA Code AKL CTA
ICAO Code NZAA LICC
City Auckland Catania
Country New Zealand Italy
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Rome
Elevation 23 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 37.470000, 15.070000

Auckland (AKL) to Catania (CTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Catania / Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) in Catania, Italy is 18,223 kilometers (11,323 miles / 9,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 New Zealand 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 15:37 in Auckland, it's 03:37 in Catania. With a 12-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 Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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