CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,130 km
5,673 miles
CTA
Catania
Italy
Distance
9,130 km
5,673 mi / 4,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
308°
northwest

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CAN CTA
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Catania / Fontanarossa Airport
IATA Code CAN CTA
ICAO Code ZGGG LICC
City Guangzhou Catania
Country China Italy
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Rome
Elevation 50 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 37.470000, 15.070000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Catania (CTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Catania / Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) in Catania, Italy is 9,130 kilometers (5,673 miles / 4,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 China with Italy. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:38 in Guangzhou, it's 05:38 in Catania. With a 7-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 Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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