CTA
Catania
Italy
9,593 km
5,961 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
9,593 km
5,961 mi / 5,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Rome
Heading
294°
west northwest

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CTA CUN
Airport Name Catania / Fontanarossa Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code CTA CUN
ICAO Code LICC MMUN
City Catania Cancun
Country Italy Mexico
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Cancun
Elevation 39 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 15.070000 21.040000, -86.880000

Catania (CTA) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Catania / Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) in Catania, Italy to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 9,593 kilometers (5,961 miles / 5,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:44 in Catania, it's 17:44 in Cancun. With a 6-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 Cancun (CUN) to Catania (CTA) follows a heading of 51° (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 Catania / Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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