CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,951 km
4,941 miles
CTA
Catania
Italy
Distance
7,951 km
4,941 mi / 4,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT CTA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Catania / Fontanarossa Airport
IATA Code CPT CTA
ICAO Code FACT LICC
City Cape Town Catania
Country South Africa Italy
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Rome
Elevation 151 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 37.470000, 15.070000

Cape Town (CPT) to Catania (CTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Catania / Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) in Catania, Italy is 7,951 kilometers (4,941 miles / 4,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:55 in Cape Town, it's 10:55 in Catania.

The return flight from Catania (CTA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 177° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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